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An_246282 posted:
In lA 4 weeks ago and out in night air trying to talk over a lot of noise come home with laryngitis . Went to my net and he said I had a frozen left larynx no other symptoms on the throat or larynax but schedule a ct with contrast of the throat and upper chest I am not a smoker or drinker. And I am a dental hygienist so I have good oral health I am worried sick can you help me understand whats going on? Thanks Achsah
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Frozen larynaxIn lA 4 weeks ago and out in night air trying to talk over a lot of noise come home with laryngitis . Went to my net and he said I had a frozen left larynx no other symptoms on the throat or larynax but schedule a ct with contrast of the throat and upper chest I am not a smoker or drinker. And I am a dental hygienist so I have good oral health I am worried sick can you help me understand whats going on? Thanks Achsah
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Rod Moser, PA, PhD responded:
Not really. I have never heard of a "frozen larynx" from night air. Certainly one can get laryngitis (usually viral) and it is possible to have some vocal cord paralysis, but I am at a loss to explain to you what is going on in your particular case. I just do not know any of the medical details - I do not know anything about you, your medical history, nor do I have the ability to examine you first-hand.

You would need to ask your medical provider WHY a CT with contrast of the throat and upper chest was justified. Ask him what his diagnostic concerns are.....I am sorry that I can't second guess his diagnostic considerations.
Report This| Share this:Frozen larynaxNot really. I have never heard of a "frozen larynx" from night air. Certainly one can get laryngitis (usually viral) and it is possible to have some vocal cord paralysis, but I am at a loss to explain to you what is going on in your particular case. I just do not know any of the medical details - I do not know anything about you, your medical history, nor do I have the ability to examine you first-hand.<br /> <br />You would need to ask your medical provider WHY a CT with contrast of the throat and upper chest was justified. Ask him what his diagnostic concerns are.....I am sorry that I can't second guess his diagnostic considerations.
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