Arytenoids swelling is a progressive inflammation of the arytenoid cartilage. It is caused by several inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions like gastroesophageal reflux(GERD), allergies, radiotherapy, laryngitis, and any unnoticed malignancy. It shows symptoms like constant cough, change in voice quality, throat clearing, vocal cord edema, arytenoid erythema, and heartburn(dyspepsia).
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How long should I take rest for hemorrhagic patches on vocal cords?
Query: Hi doctor,I had some vocal fatigue for a while and I have been resting my voice for pretty much one month now. I was not so sure if I should start speaking again or not. I am a bit afraid that it is going to affect my singing voice. Either way, the first time I consult an ENT they said I had hemorrh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assume that these videos are one month prior to today's condition. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I see some amount of inter arytenoid pachydermia (suggestive of acid reflux and associated changes in the posterior part of the vocal apparatus) a... Read Full »
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