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A multimedia encyclopedia containing articles, photo galleries, and videos ranging from A—Z for topics concerning laryngology.

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

Lorazepam (Ativan) is a minor tranquilizer in the benzodiazepine class used for sedation. The best-known member of this group is diazepam (Valium). Lorazepam is one of the shortest-acting benzodiazepines, and for this reason our doctors at Bastian Voice Institute tend

Anatomy & Physiology

Vagus Nerve (Cranial Nerve X, C.N. X)

The 10th cranial nerve (Cranial Nerve X, or C.N. X, using the Roman Numeral for “10”) is named “vagus,” meaning “wandering,” because of its long and diverse course through the body. The nerve originates in the lower brainstem (medulla oblongata)

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Chronic cough

Gabapentin or Pregabalin for Sensory Neuropathic Cough (SNC) or Throat Clearing (SNTC)

Gabapentin and Pregabalin are “nerve ending medications” used in treatment for Sensory Neuropathic Cough (SNC) and Sensory Neuropathic Throat Clearing (SNTC). Background Sensory Neuropathic Cough (SNC) is conceptualized as a “cousin” to neuralgia. It is a primary neuropathic problem, presumed

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General Information about Prescriptions and Medication Information

Abbreviations (most are from Latin) are often used by prescribers. The pharmacist then translates into plain English on the pill bottle. Some physicians are moving away from the following abbreviations and write out the prescription in plain English. General Abbreviations

Tumor on Right Vocal Cord

Disorders

Spindle Cell Carcinoma (Carcinosarcoma, Sarcomatoid Squamous Cell Cancer)

Spindle cell carcinoma is a rare variant of the much more common squamous cell cancer seen in the larynx. This tumor type represents approximately 1% of larynx cancers. As testimony to its rarity, one publication from the Mayo Clinic [1]

Swallowing therapy

Anatomy & Physiology

Laryngeal Hydration: Taking Care of Your Voice

It is difficult to impossible for a trumpeter to play with lips that are completely dry. In an analogous manner, the vocal cords (laryngeal lips) do not vibrate well when the tissues are dry. Mild to moderate dryness may permit

Illustration of a man on Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy

Anatomy & Physiology

Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy (TTO2)

People who need oxygen supplementation due to severe lung disease most often use nasal cannulas (or occasionally a facemask) in the outpatient setting. Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy (TTO2) is the method that delivers oxygen directly into the trachea (windpipe) through a

Illustration of a man sleeping with a CPAP

Airway disorders

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a means of assisting breathing. A machine/pump delivers air to a mask (or endotracheal tube). The continuous forward/into-the-airway pressure can keep upper airway breathing passages but also lower airway alveoli (air sacs) from collapsing.

Stick out your tongue straight. Using a piece of gauze or a washcloth, hold the tongue tip firmly. Try to pull your tongue back into your mouth. Gradually release, relax, and repeat 3 to 5 times.

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Tongue Base Strengthening Exercises

Complete each exercise 3 to 5 times per day. Perform the exercises slowly. To get the full benefit of these exercises, they must be completed as prescribed: Stick out your tongue straight. Using a piece of gauze or a washcloth,

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