TUBERCULOUS LYMPHADENITIS What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs. However, it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes. What is tuberculous Lymphadenitis? When the lymph nodes are affected it is known as TB lymphadenitis. It is a common […]
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What is silent reflux? Silent reflux is the laryngopharyngeal reflux in which the contents of stomach with acid travels up the oesophagus and reaches the throat and voice box. This is called silent reflux because many of the patients wont be having the symptom of heartburn as in Gastro oesophageal reflux disease and that’s why
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TRACHEOSTOMY Tracheostomy is an operative procedure which consists of making an incision in front of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the anterior trachea through which tracheostomy tube is inserted which allows the person to breathe directly bypassing the nose, mouth and voice box. INDICATIONS 1. Prolonged ventilatory support a)
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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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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 your vocal cords
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Introduction What is it? TNE is an in-office test that your doctor can perform to look at the esophagus passageway and the stomach opening and diagnose a problem with your esophagus or stomach. How is it done? It involves swallowing a thin, flexible tube with a camera, that is inserted through the nose, into the
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Table of Contents: Introduction What is Tonsil? What is Tonsillitis? Common Causes of Tonsillitis Viral Causes Bacterial Causes Symptoms of Tonsillitis Diagnosis Clinical Examination Diagnostic Tests Complications of Untreated Tonsillitis Prevention Treatment Options Home Remedies Medications Surgery Conclusion Introduction Tonsillitis is a common condition characterized by the inflammation of the tonsils, which are crucial components
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Table of Contents: Introduction Symptoms of Dysphagia Causes of Dysphagia Esophageal Dysphagia Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Complications of Dysphagia Diagnosing Swallowing Difficulty Treatment Options Medical Treatments Home Treatments Tips for Easy Swallowing Conclusion Introduction Understanding Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can range from mild to severe and is a condition that can affect individuals of all ages. This
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.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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