Laryngology focuses on identifying and treating problems in the larynx, also called the voice box. Your larynx is located in the front part of your neck. It contains your vocal cords, allows you to speak and make sounds. It also serves as the entryway to your windpipe and plays a key role in your ability to breathe.

For any larynx-related issues, you might need to visit a laryngologist. Who is a doctor specialised in caring for the voice box.

Laryngologists identify and manage problems with larynx. They give treatments, prescribe medicines, and perform surgeries when required. They also guide you on how to look after your larynx. If needed, they work with other specialists to ensure you get the right care.

When should I See a Laryngologist?

You might visit a laryngologist if you experience trouble breathing or swallowing tied to your larynx. You could also contact one if you're dealing with ongoing hoarseness that isn’t getting better. Overusing or straining your voice often leads to vocal cord issues. If untreated, these problems may cause permanent damage. If your hoarseness lingers for more than two to four weeks without a clear cause, it’s important to see a laryngologist or an otolaryngologist.

What Conditions Do Laryngologists at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum Handle?

A laryngologist can help diagnose and treat various conditions, including:

• Dysphagia: Dysphagia means trouble swallowing. It happens if your larynx doesn’t close while swallowing or if your throat fails to move food into your oesophagus. Strokes often cause this problem.
• Laryngeal Cancer: Laryngeal cancer develops in the voice box. Smoking raises the chances of getting this type of cancer.
• Laryngeal Papillomatosis: Laryngeal papillomatosis is an infection that lasts a long time. The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is responsible for it.
• Laryngeal Stenosis: This happens when the airway around your larynx becomes narrower. Scar tissue forming in the airway or losing the ability to move both vocal cords can cause this condition.
• Laryngitis: Laryngitis makes your voice box swell. Things like infections, smoking, acid reflux, or overusing your vocal cords might lead to this.
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR): LPR takes place when acid from your stomach moves up into your oesophagus and reaches your throat.
• Spasmodic Dysphonia: This happens when the muscles in your voice box spasm or tighten on their own when you try to speak. It is a nervous system condition and doesn’t occur under your control.
• Vocal Cord Hemorrhage: This condition happens when a blood vessel in your vocal cords bursts, causing blood to fill the soft tissues inside.
• Vocal Cord Lesions: These growths, which are not cancerous, can show up on one or both vocal cords. They include cysts, polyps, or nodules.
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD): With Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), your cords close up when they should stay open to let you breathe.
• Vocal Cord Paralysis: This condition occurs when one or both vocal cords fail to open or close as they should.
• Voice Disorders: These cover different issues and symptoms that involve problems with your vocal cords or larynx.

Procedures We Handle

a. Airway-related Issues: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum performs advanced surgeries to fix airway problems. We use laser technology and endoscopy to treat complex airway issues.

• Surgeries for airway problems
• Laser and endoscopic dilatation procedures
• Kashima surgery
• PCTR (posterior cordotomy and transverse cordotomy)
• ACS + PCS + CCG (arytenoidectomy, posterior cordotomy, cordectomy combinations)

b. Voice Issues and Phonosurgery: The voice clinic at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum focuses on both surgeries and other methods to restore or improve voice quality.

• Surgeries for vocal cords
• Procedures to affirm gender through voice surgeries
• Injection laryngoplasty treatments
• Thyroplasty procedures
• Botox treatments to address voice-related issues

c. Swallowing Disorders: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum works to manage swallowing problems, helping patients with long-term difficulties like chronic dysphagia or aspiration.

• Cricopharyngeal myotomy surgery
• Surgery for Zenker’s diverticulum
• Procedures to reduce excessive drooling

d. Salivary Gland Disorders: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum uses advanced techniques to treat salivary gland issues. We offer both invasive procedures and surgeries, including sialoendoscopy.

• Surgical treatments for salivary glands - Submandibular Sialadenectomy
• Sialoendoscopy methods

e. Neck and Thyroid Treatments: The skilled team at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum provides accurate diagnosis and surgical care to manage thyroid and neck masses while maintaining the highest levels of safety.

• Biopsy and neck explorations
• Surgeries for thyroid issues - Total / Hemi thyroidectomy

f. Throat and Intraoral Surgery: KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum specialises in complete surgical solutions to treat throat problems. This includes advanced laser techniques and invasive intraoral procedures.

• Removal of adenoids and tonsils
• Biopsies of the tongue using laser technology
• Surgeries or biopsies to address intraoral swellings