Which concerns are assessed?
- Hoarseness and laryngitis
- Vocal fold nodules and polyps
- LPR and GERD-related throat symptoms
- Laryngoscopy, microlaryngeal and endolaryngeal surgery
- Laryngectomy for selected cancer patients
How is it assessed?
- Review duration, voice demands, smoking, swallowing/breathing symptoms and laryngoscopy findings.
How is care planned?
- Care may include voice therapy, appropriate medical treatment, biopsy or surgery for a defined lesion.
- Cancer surgery requires advance planning for the airway, swallowing and voice rehabilitation.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- Stridor or breathing difficulty needs emergency care. Persistent hoarseness, a neck lump or swallowing difficulty needs prompt ENT assessment.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Does a vocal fold polyp mean cancer?
No. Examination and, when indicated, biopsy help establish what the lesion is.