Posted on July 13, 2010 at 11:43 PM |
By Dr Sonia Suprabha Venugopal,ENT Surgeon,Head and Neck Specialist,Bangalore
To understand what is meant by acid reflux I shall first explain to you what normally occurs in the body
What happens to the food we eat?
When we eat food it is broken into small bits in the mouth and the initial stages of digestion start by the action of the sa...
Read Full Post »Posted on June 30, 2010 at 5:39 AM |
By Dr Sonia Suprabha Venugopal, ENT Specialist Bangalore
Head and neck cancers account for 3- 10 % of cancers worldwide but in the Indian Subcontinent it accounts for upto 45 % of cancers. Worldwide the occurence of these cancers is increasing.Awareness of the signs and symptoms goes a long way in early detection and cure.
What all cancers are the main head and neck cancers?
1. Voice box[ larynx]
2.Nose ,sinuses, nasopharynx[ at back of ...
Read Full Post »Posted on June 23, 2010 at 5:30 AM |
Vocal cord Lesions
By Dr Sonia Suprabha Venugopal, ENT Specialist Bangalore
What are Vocal Cord Lesions?
Vocal cord lesions are abnormal masses which have developed within or along the margin of the vocal cords .They affect the voice by altering the vibration of the vocal cords.
What are the common Vocal Cord Lesions?
• Vocal nodules
• Vocal polyps
• Vocal cord cysts
Read Full Post »Posted on June 23, 2010 at 5:27 AM |
Cancer Larynx [voice box]
What are the risk factors for cancer larynx?
• Smoking
• Alcohol Intake
• Acid reflux [Laryngopharyngeal reflux]
• Radiation
• Other: viral [HPV], certain occupational
Are men affected more than women in cancer larynx?
Yes men are affected 4 times more than women though the incidence in women has ...
Read Full Post »Posted on June 23, 2010 at 5:24 AM |
Voice care-How to Keep Your Voice Healthy
By Dr Sonia Suprabha Venugopal, ENT Specialist Bangalore