Larynx disorders

Larynx Disorders

• Arytenoid granuloma.
• Laryngeal papillomatosis.
• Polypoid corditis (Reinke's edema)
• Spasmodic dysphonia.
• Vocal cord cancer.
• Vocal cord dysplasia (pre-cancer)
• Vocal cord nodules, polyps and cysts.
• Vocal cord paralysis.

1. What causes problems with the larynx?
2. How is larynx disorder treated?

What causes problems with the larynx?

Among the most common are misuse or overuse of the voice and irritation by smoke, dust, or other airborne irritants. Reflux of acid from the stomach is another frequent cause of laryngeal inflammation. Laryngitis can be a symptom or a side affect of a more serious condition such as benign or malignant growths.

How is larynx disorder treated?

Laryngology is a branch of medicine that deals with illnesses and injuries of the larynx (often called the voice box).
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If you've been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, for example, treatment options could include:

1. Surgery.
2. Radiation therapy.
3. Chemotherapy.