Tag Thomas L. Carroll MD

Vocal Fold Paralysis

Key Points 1. Understand the embryology and anatomy of the recurrent and superior laryngeal nerves (RLN and SLN). Unilateral or bilateral injury to one or both of these nerves can lead to a range of dysfunctions in voice, swallowing, and…

Hoarseness and Dysphonia

Key Points 1. Acute laryngitis is often associated with a viral upper respiratory tract infection and resolves within 1 to 2 weeks without antibiotic therapy. 2. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is an inflammatory condition of the upper aerodigestive tract caused by the…