Question 1

When i move my larynx from side to side it feels almost "crunchy", i know that sounds weird, but it's almost like it's moving over a rough surface.

Accepted Answer

The feeling you describe is normal, and is the solid cartilage rings of the larynx getting close to other solid components in your neck. ...And quit wiggling your larynx around--find something else to do!

Question 2

With my finger ive been feeling far down my throat/ larynx & noticed hard lumpy areas down there that move & soft tissue that moves? is evaluation of the area/ camera only worth doing with symptoms ie. voice or swallowing problems i have no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

What you are feeling are likely to normal structures, e.g. epiglottis. If you do not have symptoms, quit pushing your finger down your throat.
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Question 3

Are there any larynx exercises i can do?

Accepted Answer

The larynx is an organ, but it contains the vocal cords responsible for phonation. If you're good at it, try singing.

Question 4

What is the definition or description of: larynx?

Accepted Answer

The larynx is the organ that houses the vocal cords.  This provides speech, and protects the airway from aspirating food.  There are other functions also, such as allowing increased pressure for weight lifting by partially closing the vocal cords, etc.

Question 5

What region of the pharynx is closest to the larynx?

Accepted Answer

From top to bottom, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx.  Larynx divided into supraglottic larynx, glottis, subglottis.

Question 6

Where is the larynx located in neck?

Accepted Answer

The larynx is the location of the voice and windpipe open and closure tissue.  In males it is a prominent bump on the from of the middle of the neck.  It is less prominent in females.  Put your thumb and forefinger in the middle of the neck in a grasping position and hum and you will feel the vibration from the larynx.

Question 7

What is the definition or description of: larynx obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Anything that blocks the lumen of the  airway at the larynx level, is called laryngeal obstruction, or vocal cords.  Mucous can be cleared with suction or spitting it out.  Swelling and edema can occur when people have infection of these structures or one has a breathing tube put in their airway for breathing.  Scarring can occur that can block the airway if one is not careful.  Good luck.

Question 8

I get excessive sticky white mucus build up in the larynx area, what condition(s) could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (lpr) is a form of gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) that causes collection of mucous in the back of the throat and frequent need to clear one's throat.  Seek an anti-reflux diet and try taking an acid-suppressive remedy.  If symptoms persist see your doc.  Good luck!

Question 9

What are the symptoms of larynx cancer?

Accepted Answer

If the cancer affects the vocal cords, change in voice quality may be an early symptoms.  Cancer in other parts of the larynx may not produce symptoms in early stages and may become obvious only once it has spread to the local lymph nodes.  Other symptoms may include pain the throat, difficulty in swallowing, cough, sensation of choking etc.

Question 10

Could floppy larynx in babies cause female adam's apples?

Accepted Answer

I have never heard of that. A floppy larynx is because the cartilage is still soft and it hardens with time- appropriately. I have never heard of any correlation to female adams apple.

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When i move my larynx from side to side it feels almost "crunchy", i know that sounds weird, but it's almost like it's moving over a rough surface.

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With my finger ive been feeling far down my throat/ larynx & noticed hard lumpy areas down there that move & soft tissue that moves? is evaluation of the area/ camera only worth doing with symptoms ie. voice or swallowing problems i have no symptoms?

Are there any larynx exercises i can do?

What is the definition or description of: larynx?

What region of the pharynx is closest to the larynx?

Where is the larynx located in neck?

What is the definition or description of: larynx obstruction?

I get excessive sticky white mucus build up in the larynx area, what condition(s) could this be ?

What are the symptoms of larynx cancer?

Could floppy larynx in babies cause female adam's apples?

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