Thursday September 4 / 2008

Thursday September 4/2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.

12:13: The BRIGHT Run/ Walk, benefiting breast cancer research at the Juravinski Cancer Centre is happening Saturday September 6th at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Guest: Dr. Mark Levine, medical oncologist, Juravinski Cancer Centre and Chair, Department of Oncology McMaster University. (one of Hamilton’s world renowned researchers who is very excited about the cancer research going on here…)

12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street. (in-studio)

12:35: Expanding on the topic of diabetic foot care, we’ll move to a more wide ranging conversation about diabetes.
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care.

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton Silberg.

Laryngitis;

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). Laryngitis is acute and usually only lasts for a few days; it is categorized as chronic if it lasts for more, and can last up to and over 3 weeks. Causes can be colds or the flu; this is the most common cause. Acid reflux, also know as gastroesophagael reflux disease (GERD) can also cause Laryngitis, this type is also referred to as reflux laryngitis. Over use of your voice can also be a cause as also irritation such as from allergies, smoke and alcohol use.

What are the symptoms?
• Hoarseness or raspy voice
• Dry, sore throat
• Coughing or a factor causing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx
• Cold or flu-like symptoms
• Swollen lymph glands in the throat, chest or face.
• Fever

Treatment:
In most cases the symptoms accompanying laryngitis are more directly linked to the causative factor, such as infection. Laryngitis is often a symptom of some other health problem, so finding out its root cause is the first step to treating laryngitis. In most cases it is caused by overuse of the voice, symptoms other than vocal impairment may be absent. If laryngitis lasts more than 2 weeks it may signal a voice disorder and should be followed-up by a voice pathologist or laryngologist.
• If caused by gastroesophageal relux, patient may be instructed to take medication for periods of 4-6 weeks.
• If due to bacterial or fungal infection, patient may be prescribed a course of antibiotics or anti-fungal medication.
• If persistent hoarseness or loss of voice, a physician may recommend treatment that may include surgical procedure or speech therapy.
• Reduction of high-impact stress to the vocal cords can also be recommended.


Rexall #0202 Blog Reporter Nadine Janacek