laryngitis
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lar·yn·gi·tis
(lăr'ĭn-jī'tĭs) 
n.
Inflammation of the larynx.
laryngitic lar'yn·git'ic (-jĭt'ĭk) adj.
n.
Inflammation of the larynx.
laryngitic lar'yn·git'ic (-jĭt'ĭk) adj.
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laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx, causing hoarseness. Simple laryngitis usually occurs with infections such as the common cold. Other causes include inhalation of irritants. The larynx's lining becomes swollen and secretes mucus. In chronic laryngitis, caused by excessive smoking, drinking, or vocal-cord use, the larynx is dry and has polyps. Other types are caused by diphtheria spreading from the upper throat, tuberculosis bacteria spreading from the lungs, and advanced syphilis. The last can produce severe scarring and permanent hoarseness.
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laryngitis
laryngitis, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the voice box, or larynx, usually accompanied by hoarseness, sore throat, and coughing. Acute laryngitis is often a secondary bacterial infection triggered by infecting agents causing such illnesses as colds, measles, whooping cough, or influenza. It may also result from straining the voice, drinking hot liquids, or exposure to irritating gases. In chronic laryngitis, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx persists. When such a condition continues for long periods, the membrane becomes irreversibly thickened and the voice permanently changed. Laryngitis resulting from weakened laryngeal muscles is common in singers, teachers, and others who use the voice professionally.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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laryngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx, characterized by cough, pain on palpation over the larynx, dysphagia, and possibly regurgitation through the nose; usually there are other signs of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
- necrotic l. — see calf diphtheria.
Mosby's Dental Dictionary:
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laryngitis
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An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx, accompanied by edema of the vocal cords with hoarseness or loss of voice.
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categories related to 'laryngitis'
- Diseases and Infestations - laryngitis: inflammation of larynx and vocal cords, due to bacterial or viral infection, causing coughing, husky voice, or complete voice loss
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Laryngitis
For other uses, see Laryngitis (disambiguation).
| Laryngitis | |
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| 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 |
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 laryngitis is one cause.
Laryngitis is categorized as acute if it lasts less than a few days. Otherwise it is categorized as chronic, and may last over 3 weeks. The chronic form occurs mostly in middle age and is much more common in men than women.
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Causes
- acid reflux disease
- allergies
- bacterial or fungal infection
- excessive coughing, smoking, or alcohol consumption
- inflammation due to overuse of the vocal cords[1][2][3][4][5]
- use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma treatment
- viral infection
Symptoms
- Hoarseness or no voice at all
- Dry, sore, burning throat
- Coughing, which can be a symptom of, or a factor in causing laryngitis
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx
- Cold or flu-like symptoms (which, like a cough, may also be the causal factor for laryngitis)
- Swollen lymph nodes in the throat, chest, or face
- Fever
- Coughing out blood
- Difficulty breathing (mostly in children)
- Difficulty eating
- Increased production of saliva in mouth
Treatment
In most instances, the symptoms accompanying laryngitis are more directly linked to the causative factor, such as a viral infection, like the common cold. In cases caused by overuse of the voice, symptoms other than vocal impairment may be absent. Laryngitis, hoarseness or breathiness that lasts for more than two weeks may signal a voice disorder and should be followed up with a voice pathologist. This is typically a vocology certified SLP (speech language pathologist) or a laryngologist (voice specialized ENT). Use a humidifier or a vaporizer to create moisture.
In most cases, laryngitis is viral:
- The patient may be instructed to drink lots of fluids, such as when one has a cold.
If laryngitis is due to gastroesophageal reflux:
- The patient may be instructed to take a 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 (dysphonia) 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 high-pitched voicing is recommended.[6]
Treatment Approach:
- In most cases, you can treat laryngitis yourself by resting your voice. Antibiotics are almost never needed because most cases of laryngitis are caused by a virus (not bacteria).
- Read more: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/laryngitis-000099.htm
References
- ^ Titze IR, Lemke J, Montequin D (1997). "Populations in the U.S. workforce who rely on voice as a primary tool of trade: a preliminary report". J Voice 11 (3): 254–9. doi:10.1016/S0892-1997(97)80002-1. PMID 9297668. http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0892-1997(97)80002-1.
- ^ Popolo PS, Svec JG, Titze IR (2005). "Adaptation of a Pocket PC for use as a wearable voice dosimeter". J. Speech Lang. Hear. Res. 48 (4): 780–91. doi:10.1044/1092-4388(2005/054). PMID 16378473.
- ^ Titze IR, Hunter EJ, Svec JG (2007). "Voicing and silence periods in daily and weekly vocalizations of teachers". J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 121 (1): 469–78. doi:10.1121/1.2390676. PMID 17297801. http://link.aip.org/link/?jas/121/469&agg=MEDLINE_JAS.
- ^ Nix J, Svec JG, Laukkanen AM, Titze IR (2007). "Protocol challenges for on-the-job voice dosimetry of teachers in the United States and Finland". J Voice 21 (4): 385–96. doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2006.03.005. PMID 16678386.
- ^ Carroll T, Nix J, Hunter E, Emerich K, Titze I, Abaza M (2006). "Objective measurement of vocal fatigue in classical singers: a vocal dosimetry pilot study". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 135 (4): 595–602. doi:10.1016/j.otohns.2006.06.1268. PMID 17011424.
- ^ Laryngitis - Treatment NHS Choices
http://www.medicinenet.com/laryngitis/page5.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/laryngitis/page5_em.htm
External links
- Mayo Clinic
- VoiceInfo.org
- Singing Voice
- National Center for Voice and Speech's official website
- The Voice Academy's official website
- The Voice Foundation's official website
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Laryngitis
Dansk (Danish)
n. - laryngitis
Nederlands (Dutch)
ontsteking van strottenhoofd
Français (French)
n. - laryngite
Deutsch (German)
n. - (Med.) Kehlkopfentzündung
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - λαρυγγίτιδα
Português (Portuguese)
n. - laringite (f) (Patol.)
Español (Spanish)
n. - laringitis
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - laryngit, strupkatarr
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
喉头炎
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 喉頭炎
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) إلتهاب الحنجرة
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - דלקת הגרון
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