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Larynx

The human larynx, often referred to as the voice box, is an intricate organ located in the neck. It serves as a pathway for air to enter the lungs during respiration and is an essential component of voice production.
Anatomy of the Larynx
The larynx consists of various components, including cartilage, muscles, and vocal cords. Its structure includes three large unpaired cartilages—the thyroid, cricoid, and epiglottis—and three smaller paired cartilages—the arytenoids, corniculates, and...
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Physical Assessment of the Respiratory Tract IV: Auscultation

Auscultation is a crucial component of the physical assessment of the respiratory tract. It offers valuable insights into airflow through the bronchial tree and potential lung obstructions. This process involves careful listening to breath, voice, and adventitious sounds, which can reveal a wealth of information about a patient's respiratory health.
Breath Sounds
Breath sounds are categorized into vesicular, bronchovesicular, and bronchial.
Respiratory System Abnormal Finding II: Palpation and Auscultation01:31

Respiratory System Abnormal Finding II: Palpation and Auscultation

In assessing respiratory abnormalities, palpation and auscultation are critical tools for detecting and interpreting various pathophysiological changes. These techniques provide insight into underlying disorders by evaluating tactile sensations and sounds produced by the respiratory system.
Palpation Findings
During a respiratory assessment, palpation can reveal several vital abnormalities:
Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Chronic Pharyngitis01:23

Chronic Pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis refers to persistent inflammation of the pharyngial mucosa.
Etiology
It often arises from persistent viral or bacterial infections affecting sinuses and tonsils.
Additional contributing factors include inadequate dental hygiene, mouth breathing, recurring tonsillitis, allergic rhinitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other environmental pollutants. Allergic reactions to pollen, mold, and pet dander, chronic cough, excessive voice usage,...
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Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
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Minimally Invasive Murine Laryngoscopy for Close-Up Imaging of Laryngeal Motion During Breathing and Swallowing

Published on: December 1, 2023

Losing one's voice as a physician.

Masayoshi Ide1

  • 1Internal Medicine, Kitatsushima Hospital, Inazawa, Japan idemabk@gmail.com.

Medical Humanities
|June 12, 2026
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Physicians who undergo total laryngectomy face challenges to their professional identity. While technology aids communication, it doesn't fully restore authentic practice or vocal authority, impacting physician self-perception.

Keywords:
Ethicsmedical humanities

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Minimally Invasive Murine Laryngoscopy for Close-Up Imaging of Laryngeal Motion During Breathing and Swallowing

Published on: December 1, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Communication Studies
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • Total laryngectomy (surgical removal of the larynx) permanently alters vocal communication.
  • The impact of voice loss on professional identity, particularly for physicians, is under-researched.
  • Physicians rely heavily on vocal communication for professional legitimacy and patient interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the autoethnographic experience of a physician returning to clinical practice after total laryngectomy.
  • To examine the implications of voice loss and technological mediation on professional identity and authentic medical practice.
  • To investigate compensatory strategies and their role in maintaining collaborative work and professional legitimacy.

Main Methods:

  • Autoethnography: A physician's personal account of their lived experience.
  • Qualitative analysis of communication methods (text-to-speech, written, embodied interaction).
  • Ethnomethodological perspective to interpret emergent collaborative practices.

Main Results:

  • Text-to-speech and digital tools facilitated information exchange but did not fully restore authentic medical practice.
  • The absence of a natural voice led to self-alienation, especially in public speaking settings.
  • Face-to-face encounters and embodied co-presence fostered tacit collaboration, creating 'our ways' of working.

Conclusions:

  • Technological mediation can enable communication but may not resolve the existential and professional identity challenges post-laryngectomy.
  • Vocal authority remains a significant component of professional legitimacy in medical practice.
  • Embodied interaction and adaptive collaborative strategies are crucial for physicians navigating voice loss.