Laryngitis

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Laryngitis Classification and external resources
ICD-10	J04.0, J37.0
ICD-9	464.0-464.4, 476.0-476.1
DiseasesDB	29347
MedlinePlus	001385
eMedicine	ent/353  ent/354
MeSH	D007827

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Evidence Based Medicine
Cochrane Collaboration on Laryngitis Bandolier on Laryngitis TRIP on Laryngitis
Clinical Trials
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Guidelines / Policies / Govt
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Definitions of Laryngitis
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Symptoms of Laryngitis Causes & Risk Factors for Laryngitis Diagnostic studies for Laryngitis Treatment of Laryngitis
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Introducion

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords)

Laryngitis is categorized as acute if it lasts less than a few days.^[1] Otherwise it is categorized as chronic, and may last over 3 weeks.

Causes

• viral infection
• bacterial or fungal infection
• inflammation due to overuse of the vocal cords
• excessive coughing

Symptoms

Symptoms of laryngitis include a weak and raspy voice, and a dry and sore throat (accompanied with dry coughing), tickling in throat. The patient might also complain of pain when swallowing or feeling as if the larynx is swollen. These may also be accompanied by cold-like symptoms (blocked nose etc.)

Treatments

Correct treatment depends on a correct diagnosis of the underlying cause of laryngitis. The most prevalent cause of a missed diagnosis of laryngeal cancer is a belief that persistent hoarseness is due to laryngitis. Should hoarseness last for more than 3 weeks, one should consult an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat physician) for an examination including direct visualization of the vocal cords. This examination may also detect the presence of vocal cord nodules, a structural change resulting in persistent hoarseness or loss of voice.

If laryngitis is due to a viral cause:

• Ibuprofen and aspirin may help alleviate fever and some of the discomfort associated with laryngitis.
• Patients are advised to avoid speaking when possible. They are instructed to speak softly, but to avoid whispering, which further strains the voice.^[1]
• Nasal breathing is very important so as not to dry the throat.
• Throat clearing is very bad. The act of clearing one's throat is very stressful and may aggravate the laryngitis.
• Humidifiers and warm showers can also help alleviate some symptoms.
• Airborne irritants such as smoke and allergens may exacerbate the condition.
• Gargling with a salt water rinse is suggested. Mouth rinses containing alcohol can dry the throat and may exacerbate a viral case of laryngitis (however, these can be helpful when the cause of the infection is bacterial).
• A tea of ginger may help reduce swelling of the vocal cords and relieve symptoms.
• Steroid medications may be prescribed to help accelerate the healing of the inflammation present.

If laryngitis is due to gastroesophageal reflux:

• The patient may be instructed to take a nonprescription medication such as Zantac or Prilosec for a period of 4-6 weeks.

If laryngitis is due to a bacterial or fungal infection:

• The patient may be prescribed a course of antibiotics or anti-fungal medication.

If persistent hoarseness or loss of voice (sometimes called "laryngitis") is a result of vocal cord nodules:

• Physicians may recommend a course of treatment that may include a surgical procedure and/or speech therapy.
• Reduction of high-impact stress to the vocal cords caused by loud, frequent, and rapid speech is recommended.

References

External links

• Mayo Clinic
• VoiceInfo.org

v • d • e Pathology of respiratory system (J, 460-519), respiratory diseases
Upper RT (including URTIs, Common cold)	Head sinuses: Sinusitis nose: Rhinitis (Vasomotor rhinitis, Atrophic rhinitis, Hay fever) - Nasal polyp - Deviated septum tonsil: Tonsillitis - Adenoid hypertrophy - Peritonsillar abscess Neck pharynx: Pharyngitis (Strep throat) larynx: Laryngitis - Croup - Laryngospasm - vocal folds: Vocal fold nodule - epiglottis: Epiglottitis trachea: Tracheitis - Tracheal stenosis
Lower RT/lung disease (including LRTIs)	Pneumonia Viral - Bacterial/Atypical pneumonia (Mycoplasma) - Fungal pneumonia (Pneumocystis pneumonia) - Parasitic pneumonia - Bronchopneumonia - Chemical pneumonia (Mendelson's syndrome) Bronchial/ obstructive Acute: Bronchitis (Acute, Chronic) - Bronchiolitis Chronic: Emphysema - COPD - Asthma (Status asthmaticus) - Diffuse panbronchiolitis - Bronchiectasis Interstitial/ restrictive External agents/ occupational lung disease Pneumoconiosis (Asbestosis, Baritosis, Bauxite fibrosis, Berylliosis, Caplan's syndrome, Chalicosis, Coalworker's pneumoconiosis, Siderosis, Silicosis, Byssinosis) Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (Bagassosis, Bird fancier's lung, Farmer's lung) Other ARDS - Pulmonary edema - Löffler's syndrome/Eosinophilic pneumonia - Respiratory hypersensitivity (Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis) Hamman-Rich syndrome - Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Obstructive or restrictive Atelectasis - Bronchiolitis obliterans
Pleural cavity/mediastinum	Suppuration Empyema - Lung abscess Pleural disease/pleural effusion Hemothorax - Pneumothorax (Tension pneumothorax) - Hemopneumothorax - Hydrothorax - Chylothorax - Pleurisy Mediastinal disease Mediastinal emphysema - Mediastinitis
Other/general	Respiratory failure - Influenza - SARS - Idiopathic pulmonary haemosiderosis
see also congenital, neoplasia

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Laryngitis
Articles on Laryngitis	Most recent articles on Laryngitis • Most cited articles on Laryngitis • Review articles on Laryngitis • Articles on Laryngitis in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Laryngitis	Powerpoint slides on Laryngitis • Images of Laryngitis • Photos of Laryngitis • Podcasts & MP3s on Laryngitis • Videos on Laryngitis
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Laryngitis	Cochrane Collaboration on Laryngitis • Bandolier on Laryngitis • TRIP on Laryngitis
Cost Effectiveness of Laryngitis	Cost Effectiveness of Laryngitis
Clinical Trials Involving Laryngitis	Ongoing Trials on Laryngitis at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Laryngitis • Clinical Trials on Laryngitis at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Laryngitis	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Laryngitis • NICE Guidance on Laryngitis • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Laryngitis • CDC on Laryngitis
Textbook Information on Laryngitis	Books and Textbook Information on Laryngitis
Pharmacology Resources on Laryngitis	Dosing of Laryngitis • Drug interactions with Laryngitis • Side effects of Laryngitis • Allergic reactions to Laryngitis • Overdose information on Laryngitis • Carcinogenicity information on Laryngitis • Laryngitis in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Laryngitis •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Laryngitis	Genetics of Laryngitis • Pharmacogenomics of Laryngitis • Proteomics of Laryngitis
Newstories on Laryngitis	Laryngitis in the news • Be alerted to news on Laryngitis • News trends on Laryngitis
Commentary on Laryngitis	Blogs on Laryngitis
Patient Resources on Laryngitis	Patient resources on Laryngitis • Discussion groups on Laryngitis • Patient Handouts on Laryngitis • Directions to Hospitals Treating Laryngitis • Risk calculators and risk factors for Laryngitis
Healthcare Provider Resources on Laryngitis	Symptoms of Laryngitis • Causes & Risk Factors for Laryngitis • Diagnostic studies for Laryngitis • Treatment of Laryngitis
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Laryngitis	CME Programs on Laryngitis
International Resources on Laryngitis	Laryngitis en Espanol • Laryngitis en Francais
Business Resources on Laryngitis	Laryngitis in the Marketplace • Patents on Laryngitis
Informatics Resources on Laryngitis	List of terms related to Laryngitis

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Some of the initial content on this page may be incorporated in part from copyleft sources in the public domain including wikis such as Wikipedia and AskDrWiki. Drug information for patients came from the The National Library of Medicine. Infectious disease information may have come from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Differential Diagnoses are drawn from clinicians as well as an amalgamation of 3 sources: 1.The Disease Database; 2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:3; 3. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:7 .