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Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Laryngeal stenosis
Laryngeal stenosis refers to a disease characterized by deformity, collapse, or defect of the laryngeal cartilage framework, scar formation of the laryngeal mucosa, and hyperplasia of submucosal tissue, leading to narrowing or closure of the laryngeal cavity, resulting in respiratory and vocal dysfunction. The main symptoms include hoarseness, laryngeal stridor, cough, and dyspnea.
View detailsNasal congestion
Nasal congestion refers to difficulty breathing caused by swelling of the nasal cavity and tissues such as the inferior turbinate due to chronic inflammation or other reasons, or by the production of secretions. Nasal congestion is a common symptom of nasal diseases. Any acute inflammation, chronic inflammation, allergy, or other lesions in the nasal cavity or sinuses can lead to nasal congestion.
View detailsVocal cord paralysis
Vocal cord paralysis, also known as laryngeal paralysis, is a vocal cord movement disorder caused by damage to the motor nerves of the laryngeal muscles. Common symptoms of vocal cord paralysis include hoarseness, difficulty speaking, and a monotonous voice. In severe cases, symptoms such as dyspnea and asphyxia may occur.
Vocal cord leukoplakia
Vocal cord leukoplakia is a disease characterized by white patches resulting from keratinization and hyperkeratosis of the vocal cord mucosal epithelium. It is a general term for a broad category of indeterminate vocal cord or laryngeal diseases, which can be benign, precancerous, or malignant lesions. This disease is more common in men over 40 years old. The clinical manifestations of vocal cord leukoplakia are non-specific. The main symptom is hoarseness, and a small number of patients experience a foreign body sensation in the throat. Additionally, some patients may be asymptomatic and are only discovered during physical examinations or screenings.
View detailsOtosclerosis
Otosclerosis is a disease of unknown etiology, pathologically characterized by primary localized bone resorption of the bony labyrinth, replaced by vascularized spongy bone hyperplasia. It commonly affects people in their 20s and primarily manifests as hearing loss.
View detailsHearing loss
Hearing loss refers to a hearing level below normal due to various causes. Hearing loss is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom caused by certain related conditions. The ear structure is divided into the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Some factors can affect the transmission of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear, leading to hearing loss. These factors include infection, poisoning, genetics, tumors, underlying health conditions, and environmental factors. The following situations may indicate the presence of hearing loss: Difficulty understanding others' speech, especially in noisy environments. Reluctance to participate in conversations. No response to greetings from people around them. Frequently asking others to repeat instructions or conversation content during a dialogue. Speaking louder than usual. Watching television at a high volume. Experiencing dizziness, tinnitus, or worsening of existing tinnitus.
View detailsLaryngeal tumor
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View detailsLaryngeal cyst
Laryngeal cysts are sac-like swellings in the larynx caused by congenital or acquired structural changes. The main symptoms include laryngeal swelling, laryngeal stridor (a "gurgling" sound in the throat), foreign body sensation in the throat, dyspnea, dysphonia, and dysphagia.
View detailsPharyngeal diseases
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