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Laryngology
(Throat, Voice & Swallowing)
The Throat is a tubular structure that begins at the back of your mouth and transports air to the Trachea (Wind-pipe) and Larynx (Voice box). The throat also delivers the food to Oesophagus which is connected to the stomach. The throat contains Epiglottis which prevents the inhalation of food and drink, back into the windpipe and lungs.
Diseases & Medical Conditions
of the Throat
Tonsillitis is the infection or inflammation of the tonsils. It is roughly estimated that nearly 7.5% of the populace suffering from recurrent Tonsillitis, and the frequency of the same is about every 3 months once. It is most common in school-going children and occurs mostly during the winter seasons.
Tonsillitis
This medical condition is characterized by the inflammation of the Pharynx and is generally called ‘Sore throat’ together with cough; it is diagnosed in more than 2 million people per year in India. It is more common in the winter season.
Pharyngitis
This throat condition is very much common in people who suffer from HIV and Leukemia. It is the fungal infection of Candida albicans that grows on the mucous membrane of the mouth. This condition is also termed ‘oral thrush’.
Oral Candidiasis
This medical condition of the throat occurs mainly in children. The medical term is ‘epidemic parotitis’ and is contagious by nature. It is an airborne infection caused by direct contact with the infected person. Once the infection has run its course, the person is immune for the rest of his life. Reinfections of mumps are mild and minimal.
Mumps
This medical condition is commonly called Mouth cancer, Oral cancer usually involves the base of the tongue, larynx and Pharynx. Cancerous tissue can grow in any tissue in the oral cavity or may spread to other involving tissues in the nasal cavity depending on the severity and prognosis of the disease, the cancerous cells tend to grow quickly. It occurs mostly in people who are above 40yrs and the incidence is higher in men.
