A member asked:

Would nonspecific esophageal dysmotility make botox injjection for damaged recurrent laryngeal nerve contraindicated? are there better options?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Botox for RLN?: Unspecific esopageal dysmotility should not be affected by laryngeal Botox treatment. It is difficult to suggest options since I am unclear of what your voice and swallowing issues are, what caused the rln damage and what your vocal cords actually look like. Are you under the care of an ent/ otolaryngologist/ laryngologist?

Answered 1/1/2021

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Not sure what's up: Not sure why Botox would be given for someone with a damaged recurrent laryngeal nerve. Usually a damaged nerve leads to a weak breathy voice and swallowing difficulty due to decreased sensation on that side of the throat. Maybe there is something new that I am unaware of but i certainly would consider a second opinion.

Answered 12/16/2014

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