Subglottic Stenosis: before and after surgery
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Laryngeal stenosis means that the airway in your voice box has become too narrow. This narrowing usually happens because of scar tissue that forms after long-term use of a breathing tube or after a throat injury or surgery. When the airway is narrowed, you might have trouble breathing, especially during exercise, or notice your voice becoming weak or breathy. In some cases, the narrowing can be small enough that you only feel slight changes, but in others, it can make it hard to get enough air.
Doctors use tools like endoscopy or CT scans to see exactly where and how much your airway has narrowed. Depending on the severity of the stenosis, treatment can range from medical therapy and laser procedures to more involved surgeries. The goal is to remove or reduce the scar tissue so that the airway opens up again, helping you breathe easier and restoring a better voice quality.
Tracheal stenosis is a condition where the windpipe (trachea) becomes narrowed, making it hard to breathe. This narrowing can be caused by scar tissue from prolonged intubation (breathing tubes), trauma, infections, autoimmune conditions, or tumors. People with tracheal stenosis often feel short of breath, especially during activity, and may have noisy breathing (stridor) or frequent coughing.
Diagnosis is typically made using a CT scan or by looking directly at the airway with a small camera (bronchoscopy or laryngoscopy). Treatment depends on the severity and location of the narrowing. In some cases, it can be managed with minimally invasive procedures like dilation or laser therapy. In more advanced cases, surgery may be needed to remove the narrowed segment and reconnect the healthy ends of the trachea. With proper care, most patients can breathe more freely and return to normal activities.
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