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Title: Clinico-Aetiological Study of Hoarseness of Voice

Authors: Dr Prashant Nanwani, Dr R. Nigam, Dr A. K. Jain

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i1.117

Abstract

 

Objective: To study incidence, predisposing factors, causes, clinical presentation of hoarseness of voice. After taking detailed history of patient, complete examination of ear, nose and throat has been carried out. Indirect and direct laryngoscopy was done. 

Method: This study was carried out on 150 patients presented in the department of ENT from february2015 to August2016 with complaint of hoarseness of voice.

Result: Incidence was found to be 0.30%. Males were more affected (86%) than females (14%).Highest incidence was found in the age group of 51-60 years. Maximum patients (45.33%) were having hoarseness for the period since 1-12 weeks. Labourers (33.33%) were most commonly affected. Smoking (34%) was the most common predisposing factor and dysphagia (38.7%) was the most common associated symptom of hoarseness of voice. Chronic laryngitis (35.3%) was the most common cause.

Conclusion: Hoarseness for longer duration may be because of underlying malignancy so every patient with hoarseness should be investigated thoroughly through direct laryngoscopy. Our study is a Government Institution based study and patients are more from low socio-economic strata, which are more prone to chronic laryngeal infections and cancer larynx due to their poor nutrition, addiction habits and occupational exposure.

Keywords: Hoarseness, Vocal cords, Recurrent laryngeal nerve.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Prashant Nanwani

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