Clinical Profile Of Various Vocal Cord Lesions In Patients Visiting ENT Department Of Tertiary Care Hospital, Bhavnagar

Various Vocal Cord Lesions In Patients Visiting ENT Department

Abstract

Background: Speech is one of the unique qualities that sets man apart from all other living organisms. It is the best way of communication between human beings and an important medium for expressing thoughts and ideas and for very existence in a society. Voice disorders not only isolate a person from the society but could also have a deep impact on the emotional and occupational aspects of life. As specialists in Ear Nose and Throat surgery, we are in the best position to help these patients with voice disorders. The newer technologies like Micro laryngeal surgery, Stroboscopy, Voice analysis, Phono surgery are helping us in precise diagnosis, better understanding and objective documentation of various vocal cord pathologies with their demonstration for better educational purpose. Material And Methods: We observed the clinical profile of 87 patients, who came with c/o change of voice, associated with/without throat pain, foreign body sensation in throat, difficulty in breathing, difficulty in swallowing, heartburn, cough, haemoptysis. Result: Majority of subjects was from the age group of 20 - 60 years and male are predominantly affected. Conclusion: Occupation like teacher/singer and Smoking were the major risk factor. [Jha S Natl J Integr Res Med, 2023; 14(3): 14-18, Published on Dated: 18/05/2023]