Symptoms
What symptom is commonly associated with vocal nodules?
Hoarseness
What is the first-line treatment for vocal nodules?
voice therapy and good vocal hygiene
What laryngoscopic finding is indicative of Reinke's edema?
Floppy, swollen vocal folds
What is a common cause of vocal nodules?
Vocal abuse (yelling or hard glottal attacks)
What perceptual symptom might a patient with Reinke's edema report?
Difficulty breathing
What medical intervention may be required for severe vocal polyps?
How do vocal polyps typically appear during laryngoscopy?
typically unilateral and fluid-filled
What underlying condition can lead to laryngopharyngeal reflux?
Hiatal hernia, pregnancy, or obesity
What symptom is often described by patients with vocal polyps?
Pain when shouting
What is a recommended treatment for GERD affecting the larynx?
antiacids or proton pump inhibitors
What characteristic appearance might laryngeal webs have during an exam?
Connective tissue occluding the larynx
What is a potential cause of congenital laryngeal papilloma?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
In laryngomalacia, what is a common symptom during feeding?
difficulty/choking with feeding
Which treatment method is often used for presbylaryngis?
medialization laryngoplasty
What laryngoscopic finding is associated with vocal fold hemorrhage?
Bright red to brown-yellow appearance
What is a known cause of muscle tension dysphonia?
Poor vocal technique or excessive talking
What symptom is associated with spasmodic dysphonia?
strained, stangled voice
What is a common treatment approach for paradoxical vocal fold dysfunction?
voice therapy and patient education
What is a common finding in patients with laryngomalacia during laryngoscopy?
Omega-shaped epiglottis
What is a proposed cause for spasmodic dysphonia?
Possible abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia