Laryngeal Tuberculosis or Malignancy: A Masquerade

Laryngeal tuberculosis (TB) is not a very common laryngeal pathology, therefore it can be easily missed. Laryngeal TB and Cancer of Larynx can have similar clinical presentations. Here we discuss a case of a 57-year-old female presenting in outpatient department with complaints of Hoarseness of voice since 6 months and shortness of breath since 3 months. Patient was further evaluated and diagnosed as a case of laryngeal tuberculosis. Treatment was started with fixed dose anti tubercular drugs and patient showed improvement on follow up

Skin Prick Test in Naso-Bronchial Allergies: A Cross Sectional Study

Allergy is defined as an overreaction of the immune system in response to the ingestion of certain foreign chemicals. The disease has been found to be more prevalent in males with predilection towards young adults who are less than 40 years of age. Indoor, outdoor or occupational agents are the most common classification for aero-allergens.  “Skin Prick Test (SPT)” is the most definite and reliable methodology for diagnosing various allergic diseases which are mediated by IgE, in a patient with Naso-Bronchial allergies. Material and Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted on 120 patients with Naso-Bronchial allergy. Detailed clinical history, examination was done and SPT was performed using 25 allergens.” Results: It was observed that insects were the most common allergen followed by mites, pollens and food respectively. Animal dander was the least common allergen. Amongst insects, Cockroach was the most common. Conclusion: On the basis of this study, we conclude that skin prick test is one of the most reliable, easily accessible and diagnostic test to detect IgE mediated allergic reactions.