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Deng Bang Yu
Otolaryngology
About me
Deputy Chief Physician of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Master's degree, proficient in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of common and frequent diseases in otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Specializes in research areas including allergic diseases, sleep and snoring disorders, vertigo diseases, and vocal medicine.
Proficient in diseases
Chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, nosebleeds, sinusitis, nasal polyps, benign and malignant tumors of the nose, skull base tumors in the nose area, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, snoring, hypopharyngeal tumors; laryngitis, vocal cord polyps, throat cancer.
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Conservative treatment methods for adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoid hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of glandular tissue located in the nasopharynx, which blocks the nasal cavity or obstructs the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube, leading to otitis media. Patients may experience symptoms such as snoring during sleep. Conservative treatment for adenoid hypertrophy mainly refers to medication therapy for enlarged glands. Medications such as mometasone furoate and montelukast sodium can be used, as well as inhalation therapy with medicated mists. Inhalation therapy primarily involves nasal cavity inhalation, such as using sprays. Overall, the efficacy of conservative treatment for adenoid hypertrophy is relatively poor. Therefore, it is necessary to assess the condition comprehensively and consider timely surgical treatment if necessary.
Treatment methods for otitis media with effusion
Otitis media with effusion mainly refers to a type of secretory otitis media, where there is negative pressure in the middle ear cavity and fluid accumulation occurs. Treatment usually begins with medications, lasting either one to three months or three to six months. Antibiotics, steroids, and medications that facilitate the drainage of the effusion, such as Mucosolvan, may be used. Additionally, medications that constrict the mucosal blood vessels in the nasal cavity can also be used to facilitate the function of the Eustachian tube. If medication does not relieve or cure the condition, invasive treatment methods such as tympanic membrane puncture, tympanotomy, tympanostomy tube insertion, and Eustachian tube balloon dilation can be employed.
Is T2N0M0 throat cancer serious?
Laryngeal cancer T2N0M0 refers to Stage 2 clinical staging of laryngeal cancer. Here, "T" denotes the primary lesion, typically classified as Stage 2. Stage 1 generally refers to the primary tumor, with Stage 2 lesions being larger in scope than Stage 1. "N0" indicates the local lymph nodes, showing that there is no local lymph node metastasis. "M0" indicates there is no distant metastasis. Therefore, laryngeal cancer T2N0M0 represents an early or intermediate stage. Clinically, this stage is usually most suitable for surgery, and the healing and prognosis after surgery are relatively favorable.
Is chronic rhinitis contagious?
Chronic rhinitis primarily refers to the chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. Clinically, it is classified into three types based on pathology: simple rhinitis, hypertrophic rhinitis, and atrophic rhinitis. From its classification, it can be seen that chronic rhinitis is not contagious. Clinically, it mainly manifests as nasal congestion, congestion of the nasal mucosa, nasal enlargement, etc. Therefore, it is not contagious. However, it is important to note that chronic rhinitis can sometimes acutely exacerbate under certain special conditions. During an acute exacerbation of chronic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa becomes highly congested, and secretion increases, which may be somewhat contagious under these circumstances. Therefore, analysis should be based on specific conditions. In summary, chronic rhinitis is not contagious.
How to check for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor in the nasal area, clinically mainly squamous cell carcinoma. The incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is relatively high in southern regions of our country. Clinically, the primary treatment is radiotherapy. For diagnosis, the first general step involves using an electronic nasopharyngoscope to examine the nasopharyngeal area for suspicious conditions. Further imaging studies can also be conducted, such as CT scans and MRI scans of the nasopharyngeal area. Through these examinations, if a neoplasm in the nasal area is essentially identified and suspected to be nasopharyngeal carcinoma, an endoscopic examination is conducted where forceps are used to clip tissue for a pathological biopsy. The pathological biopsy determines whether it is definitively nasopharyngeal carcinoma and identifies the type of cancer cells, thus guiding clinical treatment.
Can vocal cord nodules be cured by taking medicine?
Vocal cord nodules are benign occupying lesions occurring on the free edge of our bilateral vocal cords, and they mainly manifest clinically as progressive hoarseness. Clinically, treatment primarily involves medication. The main treatments are some traditional Chinese medicines that clear the throat, such as Huang's Resounding Pills, and some corticosteroid medications can also be used. In addition to medication, clinical treatment of vocal cord nodules also involves attention to proper vocalization techniques and avoiding the misuse of the voice. With a combination of these methods, the vast majority of cases can be cured, meaning that through medication and proper vocal techniques, most can be healed.