What Are Collapsible Eppiglotis With Cobblestoning, Cobblestoning In Hypopharyx?
my 15 year old son had a bronoscopy today the pulmonologist said he sa a collapsible eppiglotis with cobblestoning cobblestoning in hypopharyx large low hanging tonsils and a crowded vallecula dis placing epiglottis againt posterior wall of pharynx could some one please explain this in layman terms they have set him up with an Ent for many years it was thought he had asthma
Hi. I can understand your concern. These findings can be seen in a person having chronic acid reflux or GERD. Can also be associated with asthma worsening features of asthma. Don't worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are Collapsible Eppiglotis With Cobblestoning, Cobblestoning In Hypopharyx?
Hi. I can understand your concern. These findings can be seen in a person having chronic acid reflux or GERD. Can also be associated with asthma worsening features of asthma. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.