Laryngitis Center - Fall River, MA
Fall River Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for LaryngitisType of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures. Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in Fall River * Thomas F Cahill MD  Azhar Mustafa MD Penny J Lucier AuD  Truesdale Clinic Southcoast Physicians Services  Truesdale Clinic Southcoast Physicians Services  Truesdale Clinic Southcoast Physicians Services  Hawthorn Medical Associates  Northeast ENT  Northeast ENT  Northeast ENT  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  Andrew J Dadagian MD  Don R Jaffe MD  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  ENT Specialists  MEEI South Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  MEEI South Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  MEEI South Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  MEEI South Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  South Suburban Ear Nose & Throat  South Suburban Ear Nose & Throat  South Suburban Ear Nose & Throat  South Suburban Ear Nose & Throat  South Suburban Ear Nose & Throat  Plymouth ENT  Plymouth ENT  Peter S Ambrus MD PC  Dedham Medical Associates  Tri County Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery  Fallon Medical Center Otolaryngology  Boston ENT Associates  Boston ENT Associates  Vernick & Gopal LLC  Vernick & Gopal LLC  Vernick & Gopal LLC  Brookline ENT  Brookline ENT  Brigham and Women's Hospital ENT  Brigham and Women's Hospital ENT  Brigham and Women's Hospital ENT  Brigham and Women's Hospital ENT  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr ENT  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr ENT  Dana-Farber BWH Cancer Institute Otolaryngology  Pediatrics and Adult Ophthalmics  West Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  West Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  Ely Kirschner MD  West Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  West Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  West Suburban Center for Otolaryngology  Kenneth Grundfast MD  Ear Nose & Throat Eastern MA  Metro West Ear Nose & Throat  Metro West Ear Nose & Throat  Metro West Ear Nose & Throat  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Rockoff Center  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Children's Hospital Boston Otolaryngology  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates ENT  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates ENT  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates ENT  Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates ENT  Cape Cod Ear Nose &Throat Specialists  Robert A Stern MD  Jean M Bruch MD  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Christopher Hartnick MD  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Daniel G Deschler MD  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Christopher Hartnick MD  Christopher Hartnick MD  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Christopher Hartnick MD  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology  Mass Eye & Ear Assoc  Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Otolaryngology Fall River, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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LaryngitisWhat is laryngitis?The larynx is the voice box that allows us to speak, shout, whisper, and sing. The larynx consists of a cartilage skeleton that houses the vocal cords, which are covered by a mucus lining. Muscles inside the larynx adjust the position, shape, and tension of the vocal cords, allowing us to make different sounds. Any change in the air flow (which is generated by the lungs) across the vocal cords will affect the voice and the quality of the sound. The larynx is located at the junction of the mouth and trachea and has a flap-like covering called the epiglottis, whose job it is to prevent food and saliva from entering the larynx during swallowing. Laryngitis (larynx + itis = inflammation) is an inflammation of the voice box, causing a hoarse or gravelly-sounding voice or even an inability to speak. Picture of the larynx and trachea
What causes laryngitis?Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords. Most commonly, acute laryngitis is caused by an infection that inflames the vocal cords. In infants and young children, the classic signs and symptoms of an inflamed larynx include:
Similarly, in adults, a viral upper respiratory tract infection may be associated with:
Rarely, since most people are immunized and protected against this infection, diphtheria may cause laryngitis-like symptoms. Laryngitis may also be caused by voice overuse with excess talking, singing, or shouting. Chronic laryngitis, often described as lasting for more than three weeks, may be caused by prolonged alcohol use, smoking, and excess coughing. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may cause laryngeal inflammation and chro... Recommended Reading Related to LaryngitisWhat is chronic cough?Chronic cough is a cough that persists. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself; rather it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits.
What are causes of chronic cough?Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection), and esophageal reflux of stomach contents. In rare occasions, chronic cough may be the result of aspiration of foreign objects into the lungs (usually in children). It is very important to see a doctor who may order a chest X-ray if a chronic cough is present. The following are common causes of chronic coughing.
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Common Cold
- The common cold (viral upper respiratory tract infection) is a contagious illness that may be caused by various viruses. Symptoms include a stuffy nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and maybe a fever. Antibiotics have no effect upon the common cold, and there is no evidence that zinc and vitamin C are effective treatments.
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Croup
- Croup is a contagious viral infection that affects children's respiratory system. Symptoms include a barking cough, stridor, fever and difficulty breathing.
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Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a condition in which the acidified liquid contents of the stomach backs up into the esophagus. The symptoms of uncomplicated GERD are heartburn, regurgitation, and nausea. Effective treatment is available for most patients with GERD.
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Pneumonia
- Pneumonia is inflammation of one or both lungs with consolidation. Pneumonia is frequently but not always due to infection. The infection may be bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic. Symptoms may include fever, chills, cough with sputum production, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
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Reflux Laryngitis
- Acid backing up into the larynx (voice box), it causes reflux laryngitis. Irritation of the lining of the esophagus, larynx, and throat can lead to esophagitis, sinusitis, strictures, hoarseness, throat clearing, swallowing problems, asthma, chronic cough, and more. Typical symptoms of reflux laryngitis include heartburn, hoarseness, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Reflux laryngitis can be treated with OTC medication, prescription medication, and lifestyle changes.
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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
- Most sore throats are caused by viruses or mechanical causes (such as mouth breathing) and can be treated successfully at home. However, a person should be seen by a health care professional if they have a sore throat that has a rapid onset, and is associated with a fever or tenderness of the front of the neck; a sore throat that causes the person to have difficulty swallowing (not just pain swallowing) or breathing; or if a sore throat lasts for more than a week.
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Stroke
- A stroke results from impaired oxygen delivery to brain cells via the bloodstream. A stroke is also referred to as a CVA, or cerebrovascular incident. Symptoms of stroke include: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance, and/or sudden severe headache with no known cause. A TIA, or transient ischemic attack is a short-lived temporary impairment of the brain caused by loss of blood supply. Stroke is a medical emergency.
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Chronic Cough
- Chronic cough is a cough that does not go away and is generally a symptom of another disorder such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, cigarette smoking, GERD, postnasal drip, bronchitis, pneumonia, medications, and less frequently tumors or other lung disease. Treatment of chronic cough is dependant upon the cause.
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Hoarseness
- Hoarseness (abnormal deep, harsh, raspy voice) is caused by a variety of conditions in which the larynx (voice box and vocal chords) are irritated or injured. Examples of causes of hoarseness include: laryngitis, straining the vocal cords by yelling or screaming, infections, GERD, allergies, and more. Treatment of hoarseness depends on the cause.
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Dysphagia
- Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is common, for example, after a stroke. Dysphagia compromises nutrition and hydration and may lead to aspiration pneumonia and dehydration.
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Smoking (How to Quit Smoking)
- Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or "passive smoke" also harm family members, coworkers, and others around smokers. There are a number of techniques available to assist people who want to quit smoking.
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Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) may include infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasites). Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes vary greatly. They can sometimes be tender, painful or disfiguring. The treatment of swollen lymph nodes depends upon the cause.
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- An upper respiratory infection is a contagious infection of the structures of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx. Common causes of an upper respiratory infection include bacteria and viruses such as rhinoviruses, group A streptococci, influenza, respiratory syncytial, whooping cough, diphtheria, and Epstein-Barre. Examples of symptoms of upper respiratory infection include sneezing, sore throat, cough, fever, and nasal congestion. Treatment of upper respiratory infection are generally with OTC medication and home remedies.
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