Laryngitis Center - Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem * Ann Q Bogard MD PA  Ann Q Bogard MD PA  Ann Q Bogard MD PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  Piedmont Ear, Nose & Throat Associates PA  WFUBMC  WFUBMC  WFUBMC  WFUBMC  WFUBMC  WFUBMC  Davidson Ear Nose Throat and Sinus Center  High Point Ear Nose & Throat Associates  High Point Ear Nose & Throat Associates  High Point Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Chris E Newman MD  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Southeastern ENT Sinus Center  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Greensboro Ear Nose & Throat  Salisbury Ear Nose & Throat Clinic PA  Quinn Ear Nose & Throat  Randolph Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Northwest Ear Nose & Throat  Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose & Throat  Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose & Throat  Piedmont HealthCare Ear, Nose & Throat  Carolina ENT Specialists PA  Carolina ENT Specialists PA  Albemarle ENT PA  Albemarle ENT PA  Alamance Ear, Nose & Throat  Alamance Ear, Nose & Throat  Alamance Ear, Nose & Throat  Alamance Ear, Nose & Throat  Alamance Ear, Nose & Throat  Northeast Ear Nose & Throat  Northeast Ear Nose & Throat  Cabarrus Ear Nose Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery Center  Lake Norman Ear Nose & Throat  Lake Norman Ear Nose & Throat  Lake Norman Ear Nose & Throat  South Lake Ears Nose & Throat  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Boone Regional Ear Nose & Throat Associates PLLC  Boone Regional Ear Nose & Throat Associates PLLC  Boone Regional Ear Nose & Throat Associates PLLC  Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A  Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A  Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A  Mecklenburg Ear Nose & Throat  Mecklenburg Ear Nose & Throat  Mecklenburg Ear Nose & Throat  Carolinas Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Graystone Ear Nose & Throat  Cornerstone Ear Nose & Throat  Graystone Ear Nose & Throat  Graystone Ear Nose & Throat  Cornerstone Ear Nose & Throat  Cornerstone Ear Nose & Throat  Carolina ENT Head & Neck Surgery Center, P.A  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA  Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA  Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA  Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA  Central Carolina Ear Nose & Throat  Central Carolina Ear Nose & Throat  Central Carolina Ear Nose & Throat  Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Carolina Ear Nose & Throat Associates  Edward J Silvoy MD  UNC Otolaryngology Winston-Salem, North CarolinaWinston-Salem is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is the county seat and largest city of Forsyth County and the fourth-largest city in the state. Winston-Salem is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region and is home to the tallest office buildings in the region, such as 100 North Main Street. It is called the "Twin City" for its dual heritage, or "Camel City", a reference to Camel cigarettes and the city's prominent tobacco industry; some locals use "Winston" in informal speech. Winston-Salem is home to three universities and one college: Wake Forest University, a nationally distinguished private university, Winston-Salem State University, a historically-black university founded in 1892, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Salem College, a four-year liberal arts college for women. Upcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 are lymph nodes?Lymph nodes are an important component of the body's immune system and help in fighting infections. They are small, soft, round or oval structures that are found throughout the body and are connected to each other in chain-like (lymphatic chains) fashion by channels similar to blood vessels. Each individual lymph node is covered by a capsule made up of connective tissue. Within the capsule, lymph nodes contain certain kinds of immune cells. These cells are mainly lymphocytes, which produce proteins that capture and fight viruses and other microbes, and macrophages, which destroy and remove the captured material. Where are the lymph nodes located in the body?Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. Some are directly under the skin while others are deep inside the body. Even the most superficial (close to the skin) lymph nodes are usually not visible or palpable (felt by touchi... Other Related Laryngitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Winston-Salem
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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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