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Croup is characterized by a "barking" cough, stridor, hoarseness, and difficult breathing which usually worsens at night. [2] The "barking" cough is often described as resembling the call of a sea lion. [5] The stridor is worsened by agitation or crying, and if it can be heard at rest, it may indicate critical narrowing of the airways. As croup ...
A hoarse voice, also known as dysphonia or hoarseness, [ 1] is when the voice involuntarily sounds breathy, raspy, or strained, or is softer in volume or lower in pitch. [ 2][ 3] [clarification needed] A hoarse voice can be associated with a feeling of unease or scratchiness in the throat. [ 2] Hoarseness is often a symptom of problems in the ...
Due to its low frequency of occurrence, more common causes of hoarseness should be considered when suspecting left recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (LRLN).. When considering cardiovocal syndrome, the most common historical cause is a dilated left atrium due to mitral stenosis, but other causes, including pulmonary hypertension, [2] thoracic aortic aneurysms, an enlarged pulmonary artery [3] and ...
The recurrent laryngeal nerve ( RLN) is a branch of the vagus nerve ( cranial nerve X) that supplies all the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, with the exception of the cricothyroid muscles. There are two recurrent laryngeal nerves, right and left. The right and left nerves are not symmetrical, with the left nerve looping under the aortic arch ...
Another potential cause of stomach distress due to allergies is post-nasal drip, which can also affect the throat and chest. According to Dr. Clifford Bassett, MD, allergist at NYU Langone Health ...
Throat irritation can refer to a dry cough, a scratchy feeling at the back of the throat, a sensation of a lumpy feeling, something stuck at the back of the throat, or possibly a feeling of dust in the throat. The symptoms are unpleasant and usually temporary, but occasionally signifies a more serious health issue, such as laryngitis .
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). [ 1] Symptoms often include a hoarse voice and may include fever, cough, pain in the front of the neck, and trouble swallowing. [ 1][ 2] Typically, these last under two weeks. [ 1]
Nocturnal penile tumescence ( NPT) is a spontaneous erection of the penis during sleep or when waking up. Along with nocturnal clitoral tumescence, it is also known as sleep-related erection. Colloquially, the term morning wood, or less commonly, morning glory is also used, [ 1] although this is more commonly used to refer specifically to an ...