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How Can A Skin Tag On The Epiglottis Be Treated?
Question: Had a tear of my epiglottis I think it was from at sharp edges of a cracker. It has resulted in a skin tag hanging from the epiglottis. Do I have to go have it removed. No issues with breathing just annoying
Brief Answer:
Video-laryngoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is not clear from your description whether this injury has been confirmed by a direct laryngoscopy and how many days have elapsed.
2. Mucosal injuries heal rapidly in a few days. It is necessary to get a Video-laryngoscopy done to check the status of the injury.
3. Please upload images or a video for an accurate assessment. Minor or healing injuries require no intervention as there are no major symptoms.
4. Medication such as anesthetic gels and anti inflammatory medication can ease the discomfort.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I'll be available to answer them.
Regards.
Video-laryngoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is not clear from your description whether this injury has been confirmed by a direct laryngoscopy and how many days have elapsed.
2. Mucosal injuries heal rapidly in a few days. It is necessary to get a Video-laryngoscopy done to check the status of the injury.
3. Please upload images or a video for an accurate assessment. Minor or healing injuries require no intervention as there are no major symptoms.
4. Medication such as anesthetic gels and anti inflammatory medication can ease the discomfort.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I'll be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
no direct video laryngoscopy
Brief Answer:
Get a Video-laryngoscopy done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Get a Video-laryngoscopy done.
2. This is a very simple, quick examination and it will help settle the issue once and for all.
3. If more than 72 hours have elapsed, and there are no symptoms or signs, no major treatment is required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I'll be available to answer them.
Regards.
Get a Video-laryngoscopy done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Get a Video-laryngoscopy done.
2. This is a very simple, quick examination and it will help settle the issue once and for all.
3. If more than 72 hours have elapsed, and there are no symptoms or signs, no major treatment is required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I'll be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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