Vocal Nodules Saied Ghadersohi James W. Schroeder Keywords Vocal nodules Vocal abuse Voice therapy Vocal nodules , which are not true neoplasms, are the most common cause of chronic hoarseness in children. Chronic vocal abuse or misuse (i.e., frequent yelling and screaming)…
Laryngotracheal stenosis is the second most common cause of stridor in neonates and is the most common cause of airway obstruction requiring tracheostomy in infants. The glottis (vocal cords) and the upper trachea are compromised in most laryngeal stenosis, particularly…
Epidemiology and Etiology Choking is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children, especially those younger than 4 yr of age. Most victims of foreign body aspiration are older infants and toddlers ( Fig. 414.1 ); males have been found…
The larynx functions as a breathing passage, a valve to protect the lungs, and the primary organ of communication; symptoms of laryngeal anomalies are those of airway obstruction, noisy breathing, difficulty feeding, and abnormalities of phonation (see Chapter 400 ).…