Laryngitis is hoarseness or loss of the voice. It often occurs with a cold or overuse of the voice and affects people of all ages. It is caused by an inflammation of the moist skin that lines the voice box and surrounding tissues. Laryngitis is usually not serious, but can make it difficult to communicate.

 

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/laryngitis/DS00366 larLaryngitis may be short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic). Most cases of laryngitis are triggered by temporary viral infection or vocal strain and are not serious. Persistent hoarseness can sometimes signal a more serious underlying medical condition. com

Croup (laryngitis)

What is croup?
Croup is an infection of the throat and vocal cords (or larynx), caused by a virus. When children younger than 5 years of age have the infection, it is called croup. In older children, it is called laryngitis     www.caringforkids.cps.ca/

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http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/864671-overview Laryngitis is one of the most common conditions identified in the larynx. Laryngitis, an inflammation of the larynx, manifests in both acute and chronic forms. com

http://www.mamashealth.com/laryngitis.asp The most common cause of laryngitis is a viral infection. Laryngitis does not always end when the viral infection is over. The hoarseness may continue for several days to a week or longer after the infection has been treated. Laryngitis can also be caused by a bacterial infection. com


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  1. aryngitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    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). Dysphonia is the medical term for a vocal disorder, of which...
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  3. Laryngitis is the medical term for inflammation and swelling of the larynx, which is also known as the voice box. Most of the causes of laryngitis, such as common viruses
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  5. What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse.
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  7. Laryngitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box (larynx) that is usually associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. Causes The voice box ...
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  8. Did you ever hear someone say, "I lost my voice"? Did you think: "What did you do with it?" The person might have laryngitis.
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