{"id":3700,"date":"2020-04-26T15:54:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T11:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/?post_type=service&p=3700"},"modified":"2024-09-27T11:04:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:04:18","slug":"laryngology","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/kingscollegehospitaldubai.com\/ar\/service\/ent\/laryngology\/","title":{"rendered":"Laryngology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laryngology is a subspecialty within otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) that deals with injuries and illnesses of the larynx, often called the voice box. It sits in the front of the neck and contains the vocal cords. The larynx is responsible for swallowing and sound production, and is also the entrance to the windpipe, hence it plays a critical role to the airway.<\/p>\n

A laryngologist is a surgeon with a special interest in airway, voice and swallowing disorders involving the throat and the voice box.<\/p>\n

Common Conditions That Can Affect the Larynx<\/h3>\n

There are many conditions which can affect the larynx, including:<\/p>\n