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Laryngitis Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • General Prevention
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Tests
  • Differential Diagnosis

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Additional Treatment
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Surgery

Ongoing Care

  • Patient Education
  • Prognosis
  • Complications
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BASICS

Description
  • Laryngitis is inflammation, erythema, and edema of the mucosa of the larynx and/or vocal cords.
  • There is a range of severity, but most cases are acute and are associated with viral upper respiratory infection or acute vocal strain
  • System(s) affected: Pulmonary; ENT
  • Synonym(s): Laryngotracheitis; Acute laryngitis; Chronic laryngitis; Croup (in children)
Epidemiology
  • Predominant age: Affects all ages
  • Children more susceptible than adults owing to increased risk of symptomatic inflammation due to smaller airways
  • Predominant gender: Male = Female
Incidence

Common

Prevalence

Common

Risk Factors
  • Acute:
    • Upper respiratory tract infection
    • Voice overuse
    • Pneumonia
    • Influenza
    • Lack of immunization for pertussis or diphtheria
    • Immunocompromised
  • Chronic:
    • Allergy
    • Chronic rhinitis/sinusitis
    • Voice abuse
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD ...

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