I was taught to do this as a better way to examine my patients when my surgical oncologist made me do it.

You are exactly right. It makes the epiglottis move a lot better than the AHHHHHHHHHHH sound.


Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"