Laryngitis
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What is Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, the part of the upper airway that contains the vocal folds and helps regulate breathing, voice production, and airway protection. When the laryngeal tissues become irritated or inflamed, the vocal folds do not vibrate normally,…
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Symptoms of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, the structure that contains the vocal folds. The most recognizable symptoms are hoarseness, a weak or rough voice, loss of voice, throat discomfort, and a dry, irritating cough. These symptoms occur because the vocal folds…
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Causes of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the larynx, especially the vocal folds, which interferes with their normal vibration and causes the characteristic change in voice. In most cases, this inflammation develops because the tissues of the voice box are irritated, infected,…
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Treatment for Laryngitis
The treatment of laryngitis depends on the cause and severity of the inflammation, but the main approaches are voice rest, hydration, treatment of infections or reflux when present, and reduction of irritating exposures. These measures are used because laryngitis reflects inflammation…
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Diagnosis of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is identified by evaluating the larynx, the voice-producing structure in the throat, when its lining becomes inflamed and the vocal folds do not vibrate normally. The diagnosis is usually made from symptoms, a focused medical history, and examination of the…
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Prevention of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, the structure that contains the vocal folds and helps produce voice. It develops when the lining of the larynx becomes irritated, swollen, or infected, which changes how the vocal folds vibrate and can also narrow…
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FAQ about Laryngitis
Laryngitis is a common condition that affects the larynx, the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords. This FAQ explains what laryngitis is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what treatments and prevention strategies are most useful.…