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Conditions of the throat - Coggle Diagram
Conditions of the throat
Laryngitis
Definition
An inflammation of the voice field from overuse, inflammation or infection.
A viral contamination is the most common motive of laryngitis.
Pathophysiology
Acute laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal fold mucosa and larynx that lasts much less than three weeks
When the etiology of acute laryngitis is infectious, white blood cells cast off microorganisms all through the restoration process.
The vocal folds then emerge as more edematous, and vibration is adversely affected
Causes
Inhaled irritants, such as chemical fumes, allergens or smoke.
Acid reflux, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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Signs
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Throat: dryness, frequent clearing, or soreness
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Also common: phlegm, sleeping difficulty, or swollen lymph nodes
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Cancer of the larynx
Definition
Laryngeal cancer is a sickness in which malignant (cancer) cells structure in the tissues of the larynx.
Pathophysiology
Laryngeal cancer arises from squamous cells, which are cells that are usually involved in safety of higher respiratory airways.
Causes
It's not clear exactly what causes laryngeal cancer, but your risk of getting the condition is increased by: smoking tobacco.
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Signs
changes to your voice, such as hoarseness.
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severe cases, difficulty breathing
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Laryngospasm
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Pathophysiology
Laryngospasm refers to the phenomenon that entails the involuntary and forceful contraction of laryngeal muscles, which outcomes from the depolarization of the most efficient laryngeal nerve. Contraction of the laryngeal muscle tissues outcomes in vocal wire adduction, complete airway obstruction, and impaired ventilation.
Causes
Laryngospasm may be associated with different triggers, such as asthma
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irritants (smoke, dust, fumes),
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anxiety or commonly gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
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Nursing management
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assist the patient's inspiratory efforts with positive-pressure ventilation, using 100% oxygen
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Laryngeal oedema
Definition
Laryngeal edema (LE) is a everyday complication of intubation and is prompted by way of trauma to the
Pathophysiology
Laryngeal edema is a customary complication of intubation. It often gives quickly after extubation as post-extubation stridor and results from damage to the mucosa of the larynx. Mucosal harm is prompted through pressure and ischemia resulting in an inflammatory response:
Causes
Laryngeal edema is caused by several conditions, including a viral or bacterial infection known as acute epiglottitis,
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anaphylaxis in affiliation with ingesting of ingredients or drugs, and trauma of the larynx..
Signs
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voice changes, along with hoarseness and roughness; and dyspnea
In sufferers with stepped forward laryngeal edema, commonly concern of asphyxiation and aphonia also occurred.
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