How to diagnose pharyngeal spasm?

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Pharyngeal muscle spasm, also known as palatal myoclonus, is a rare disease. It is an irregular and rhythmic contraction of the soft palate or pharyngeal contractions. It can be confined to one place or occur in several parts at the same time, mostly bilateral symmetry. How to diagnose pharyngeal spasm? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to diagnose pharyngeal spasm?

Laryngopharyngeal swelling and pain refers to the main manifestations of oropharyngeal and laryngopharyngeal lesions, mainly characterized by swelling and pain of pharynx and dysphagia. Throat swelling and pain in western medicine in acute tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis and simple laryngitis, tonsillar abscess around. It is also a symbol of dry mouth, cold and illness.

Laryngopharyngeal spasm attack time is very short, under normal circumstances, after deep inspiration symptoms will disappear immediately, but can be repeated attack. There were no hoarseness, fever and other symptoms during and after the attack. There was no abnormality in laryngoscopy. We should keep these knowledge in mind!

In order to prevent laryngopharyngeal spasm, tracheal intubation and operation under light anesthesia should be avoided, and hypoxia and carbon dioxide accumulation should be avoided. Extubation is best performed when the patient is fully awake. Lidocaine can be used to prevent laryngeal spasm after extubation after tonsillectomy.

matters needing attention

Pay attention to keep enough sleep, avoid overwork, pay attention to the combination of work and rest, pay attention to the regularity of life. Reasonable diet, diet should be light, avoid spicy food. Porridge on the throat of the stimulation is very small, not easy to induce laryngeal muscle spasm, and high heat, is conducive to provide sufficient heat for the body.