10 HPV Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Respiratory Tract Issues
HPV infections can also affect parts of the respiratory tract. This usually occurs in more severe cases and lesions can be found on the tonsils, nose, and larynx. Most of these lesions are usually painful and tender, making it hard for the affected individual to breath and swallow. In infection by HPV strains 6 and 11, it can also cause recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis.
This means that warts form on the larynx and other parts of the respiratory tract. In rare cases, it can progress to cancer. Repeated surgery is therefore recommended to remove the warts.
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