The film explores the complex anatomy and function of the human larynx, emphasizing the intricate movements of the vocal cords during sound production. Utilizing ultra high-speed photography, it ...

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is critical for speech as it provides nerve function to muscles in the larynx, or voice box. People have two RLNs, one on each side of the neck. Instead of ...

Dysphonia is a common, frequently harmless condition that describes impaired voice production. Symptoms and treatment of dysphonia depend on the underlying cause, such as infection of the larynx ...

Dear Doctors: I have a slight allergy to wasp stings. The morning after a sting left me with a swollen lower lip, and I woke with a dry cough. Then my throat closed, and I couldn’t breathe. It lasted ...

Jeannie Mai surprised fans on Monday, Nov. 2 when she revealed that she’ll need to leave Dancing with the Stars due to a recently-diagnosed health condition. The Real co-host made the announcement via ...

An airway obstruction happens when you can't move air in or out of your lungs. It could be because you inhaled something that's blocking your airway. Or it could be caused by disease, allergic ...

A Massachusetts man has his voice back after undergoing just the third successful total larynx transplant in the U.S. The Mayo Clinic replaced Marty Kedian's larynx, or voice box, to remove a rare ...

Equine laryngeal surgery addresses functional impairments caused by recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN), a condition resulting from degenerative nerve changes that affect the intrinsic muscles of the ...

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