Dr. Frank Brettschneider is a respected Michigan medical practitioner who guides Port Huron Ear, Nose, and Throat, PC as president and provides quality, patient-focused care. Among Dr. Frank Brettschneider’s areas of knowledge are surgical procedures that address issues of the salivary and thyroid gland, as well as the larynx. Also known as the vocal cords, the larynx inhabits the pharynx, or throat, and contains a pair of mucous membrane folds that cover muscle and cartilage. When these cords open and close, their movement and vibration create sound. Laryngitis involves an irritation or inflammation of the vocal cords, with swelling distorting the sounds that come out as air passes over them. The result is a hoarse sounding voice, with extreme cases resulting in a croak or loss of voice altogether. While vocal strain and temporary viral infection are the most common causes of laryngitis, it can also be related to more serious underlying conditions. In cases where laryngitis symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it makes sense to see a well-qualified physician. Particular symptoms to look out for include coughing up blood, fever that doesn’t pass, and trouble breathing.
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AuthorA board-certified otolaryngologist and oro-facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Frank Brettschneider has served patients at Port Huron ENT for more than two decades. Archives
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