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Introduction: Throat Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Merck — Disorders of the throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx) may represent short-lived (acute) inflammation and infections, persistent (chronic) inflammation, or abnormal growths. Specific disorders include vocal cord polyps and nodules, contact ...More…
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Collecting a Throat Culture
Lab Tests Online — Unlike giving a blood sample, there is little preparation required for a throat culture. The patient is asked to open his or her mouth and then the back of the throat is scrubbed with a cotton swab to obtain an adequate sample from the ...More…
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GERD and LPR
Ear, Nose & Throat Care — Gastroesphageal Reflux (GERD) & Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Gastroesophageal reflux, often referred to as GERD, occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Normally, food travels from the mouth, down through the esophagus ...More…
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Epiglottitis
Children's Hospital Boston — Epiglottitis is an acute life-threatening bacterial infection that results in swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis. (The epiglottis is an elastic cartilage structure at the root of the tongue that prevents food from entering the windpipe ...More…
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El crup y su niño
Family Doctor — El crup es una infección que por lo general es causada por un virus. Éste hace que la tráquea y la laringe (caja sonora) se hinchen lo cual causa la tos estridente como de "ladrido" que se asocia con el crup. Esta infección por lo general dura ...More…
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Croup and Your Child
Family Doctor — Croup is an infection usually caused by a virus. It causes the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box) to swell, which results in the harsh "barking" cough associated with croup. This infection usually lasts 5 to 6 days and is more common ...More…
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Sobre crup
Kids Health — El término crup no se refiere a una sola enfermedad, sino a un conjunto de afecciones que involucran la inflamación de las vías respiratorias superiores y producen una tos perruna, sobre todo cuando el niño llora. El término crup no se refiere a ...More…
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"Laryngitis"
Clinical Trials — Prospective Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial of 12-Weeks High Dose Rabeprazole (Pariet) in the Treatment of Reflux Laryngitis in Chinese Patients Safety and Efficacy of Lansoprazole 30mg Twice Daily in Treatment of Laryngitis Associated ...More…
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"Pharyngeal Diseases"
Clinical Trials — Proton Radiotherapy With Chemotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Radiation: Proton/Photon Radiotherapy; Drug: Cisplatin; Drug: Fluorouracil Combination of Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Metastatic or Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Drug: ...More…
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Candidiasis
Centers for Disease Control — What will happen if a person does not seek treatment for a OPC? What is the difference between the 3-day treatments and the 7 day treatments for genital candidiasis/VVC? Are over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for genital candidiasis/VVC safe to ...More…
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Laryngitis
Mayo Clinic — Laryngitis - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment for this common irritation. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) due to overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords - two ...More…
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Hoarseness
Ear, Nose & Throat Care — Abnormal changes in the voice are called "hoarseness." When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or show changes in volume or pitch (depending on how high or low the voice is). Voice changes are related to disorders in the ...More…