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    Chronic Laryngitis - GOI Standard Treatment Guidelines

    Written by supriya kashyap kashyap Published On 2018-10-23T19:00:36+05:30  |  Updated On 23 Oct 2018 7:00 PM IST
    Chronic Laryngitis - GOI Standard Treatment Guidelines
    Dr J M Hans Ex-HOD Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology Dr. Hospital New Delhi compiled Standard Treatment Guidelines for Chronic Laryngitis on behalf of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India which has released the same.

    Following are the major recommendations:

    Chronic Laryngitis Without Hyperplasia


    It is a diffuse inflammatory condition symmetrically involving the whole larynx, i.e. true cords, ventricular bands, and root of the epiglottis.


    Aetiology

    • It may follow incompletely resolved acute simple laryngitis or its recurrent attacks.

    • Presence of chronic infection in paranasal sinuses, teeth and tonsils.

    • Occupational factors, e.g. exposure to dust and fumes such as in miners, strokers, gold or iron smiths and workers in chemical industries.

    • Smoking and alcohol.

    • The persistent trauma of a cough as in chronic lung disease.

    • Vocal abuse.


    Clinical Features




    1. Hoarseness. This is the commonest complaint

    2. Constant hawking. There is dryness and intermittent tickling in the throat and patient is complited to clear the throat repeatedly.

    3. Discomfort in the throat.

    4. Cough. It is dry and irritating.


    Treatment




    1. Eliminate infection of upper or lower respiratory tract. Infection in the sinuses, tonsils, teeth or chronic chest infection should be treated.

    2. Avoidance of irritating factors, e.g. smoking, alcohol or polluted environment.

    3. Voice rest and speech therapy. Voice rest has to be prolonged for weeks or months.

    4. Steam inhalations. They help to loosen secretions and give relief.

    5. Expectorants. They help to loosen viscid secretions and give relief from hawking.


    Chronic Hypertrophic laryngitis


    It may be either a diffuse and symmetrical process or a localised one, the latter appearing like a tumour of the larynx.


    Aetiology

    Same as discussed under chronic laryngitis without Hyperplasia.

    Pathology

    Pathological changes start in the glottis region and later may extend to ventricular bands base of the epiglottis and even subglottis. Initially, there is hyperaemia, oedema and cellular infiltration in the submucosa. The mucous glands suffer hypertrophy at first but later undergo atrophy with diminished secretion and dryness of larynx.


    Clinical features


    This disease mostly affects males (8:1) in the age group of 30-50 years.


    Hoarseness, constant desire to clear the throat, dry cough and discomfort in the throat when the voice has been used for an extended period of time, are the common presenting symptoms.


    Examination:

    On examination, changes are often diffuse and symmetrical.




    1. Laryngeal mucosa, in general, is dusky red and thickened.

    2. Vocal cords appear red and swollen.

    3. Ventricular bands appear red and swollen and may be mistaken for prolapsed or eversion of the ventricle.

    4. Mobility of cords gets impaired due to oedema and infiltration, and later due to muscular atrophy or arthritis of the cricoarytenoid joint.


    Treatment


    Conservative: Same as for chronic laryngitis without hyperplasia. Surgical: Stripping of vocal cords, removing the hyperplastic and oedematous mucosa, may be done in selected cases. Damage to underlying vocal ligament should be carefully avoided. One cord is operated at a time.


    For further reference log on to :

    http://clinicalestablishments.gov.in/WriteReadData/4251.pdf
    Chronic LaryngitisGovernment of IndiahyperplasiaMinistry of Health and Family WelfaremobilityoedemaStandard Treatment Guidelinestumour
    Source : With inputs from OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

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