Papillomatosis of the larynx

This disease can be dangerous if it is a child. The development of multiple papillomas can move down the trachea and cause asphyxia. In adults, the papillomatosis of the larynx has no life-threatening consequences, and it is very rare in about 15% of cases. Usually the disease has a recurring character, but there are cases when laryngeal papillomatosis appeared in adult patients for the first time at the age of 40 years.

Symptoms of papilloplasmosis of the larynx

In adults with laryngeal papillomatosis, the symptoms are as follows:

• hoarseness;
• discomfort in speech;
• sometimes - shortness of breath.

In severe cases, complete aphonia is possible. Therefore, if you suddenly " lost voice " - it makes sense to see a doctor. Papillomatosis of the larynx is a multiple benign formations, which are based on the flat or transitional epithelium of the larynx. They can look like a papilla, or a scallop. The disease has a viral etiology, but it is impossible to get it from another person, this virus is laid down at the genetic level, develops under the action of androgynous hormones and occurs primarily in males.

Treatment of larynx papillomatosis

The only way to cure the papillomatosis of the larynx is surgical intervention. Medication can only affect the recovery from surgery and the likelihood of a relapse. To do this, use a complex of antibiotic drugs. The main goals of the treatment are as follows:

1. Prevent further spread of papillomas.
2. Eliminate stenosis of the respiratory tract.
3. Restore the voice function.
4. Reduce the likelihood of relapse.

Respiratory papillomatosis of the larynx

Respiratory papillomatosis of the larynx, unlike the laryngeal, does not affect the voice, but can make breathing more difficult. People suffering from this disease are extremely undesirable to be in rooms with large accumulations of dust, in harmful production. In winter and during the flowering of plants that provoke allergic reactions, it is better to take antihistamines and strengthen immunity.

Recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis

As we have already said, in adults, the disease is most often recurrent. As a rule, the disease is not dangerous, but in rare cases there can be a degeneration of a benign tumor into a malignant one, so people with a diagnosis of recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis are recommended to undergo a physician examination at least every three months.