Table of Contents Introduction Conditions Requiring Thyroid Surgery Extent of Thyroid Removal Alternatives to Surgery Risks and Safety Measures What to Expect During Thyroid Surgery Expertise at Head and Neck Centre Hospital, Chennai Conclusion Thyroid Surgery: When and What to Expect The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, plays a crucial role in […]
1.What Is Stridor? Stridor is a high-pitched sound that occurs when you breathe through a narrow or partly blocked airway. Air can’t flow through your lungs smoothly, so it’s harder to breathe. Stridor is usually loudest when you breathe in. Stridor isn’t a condition, but a symptom of something else. It can start suddenly or
1.EARLY SIGNS OF THROAT CANCER Symptoms of throat cancer can vary according to the location of the tumor. The general signs are1. SORE THROAT- Any discomfort or pain in the throat which is longstanding and is not getting better with regular treatment.2. CHANGES IN VOICE- The voice can become hoarse, husky or slurred.3. DIFFICULTY IN
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1.Asthma Asthma is a common condition due to chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. Chronic lower airway inflammation is known to be more common in individuals that also have inflammatory disorders of the upper airway. 2.SYMPTOMS: Shortness of breath or whistling sounds when you exhale (wheezing).2. Disturbed sleep caused by shortness of breath, coughing
1.VOICE CARE TIPS FOR TEACHERS Voice strains and changes in voice are commonly experienced by the teachers as their profession demands high vocal demand. It is mostly seen in teachers working in Primary School and adolescent children. Music teachers & PT teachers are at high risk. Voice is produced by the vibrations of the vocal
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1.What is Tracheostomy ? Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure where in a hole is made in the front wall of the windpipe ( trachea) by a skin incision in the neck. 2.What is the purpose of the tracheostomy ? If bypasses any obstruction in the upper airway.If helps in clearing out the chest secretions especially
1.WHAT IS LARYNGITIS? Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx (voice box) due to a number of reasons like irritation, overuse, or infection. Larynx is an organ that is located above your windpipe (airway) and has vocal cords which plays major role when you talk, breathe, or swallow. Inflammation or irritation of the larynx causes
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The Thyroid gland serves an extremely important role in the human body. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the body’s homeostasis, the body’s basic functioning, including the metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, and muscle control. The size and shape of your thyroid gland—and its hormones—have a major impact on the quality of your voice. What
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THYROID GLAND DISORDERS AND ASSOCIATED VOICE PROBLEMS The Thyroid gland serves an extremely important role in the human body. Thyroid hormones are responsible for the body’s homeostasis, the body’s basic functioning, including the metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, and muscle control. The size and shape of your thyroid gland—and its hormones—have a major impact
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WHAT IS RADIOACTIVE IODINE THERAPY? Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy I-131, also known as radioiodine therapy, is a treatment that uses radioactive iodine. The material circulates throughout the body and is concentrated in the thyroid gland, where the radioiodine destroys the thyroid cells. WHAT ARE THE USES OF RADIOIODINE THERAPY? Radioactive iodine is mainly absorbed by
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