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laryngitis - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Laryngitis: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, the portion of the airway (respiratory tract) containing the vocal cords. The larynx is about two inches long and is located between the pharynx and the trachea. Its outer wall consists of cartilage and forms the structure we refer to as the "Adam's apple." Since the vocal cords are contained within the larynx, people with laryngitis often speak hoarsely or may be unable to speak louder than a whisper. ...
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laryngitis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
laryngitis, Throat anatomy
Throat anatomy

About laryngitis (Source: WebMD)
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. ...
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Causes of laryngitis (Source: MedLinePlus)
The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs (trachea). The larynx contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may sometimes block the airway. The most common form of laryngitis is an infection caused by a virus. It may also be caused by: Allergies ; Bacterial infection; Bronchitis ; Common cold ; Flu ; Injury; Irritants and chemicals; Pneumonia . Laryngitis often occurs with an upper respiratory infection . Several forms of laryngitis occur in children that can lead to dangerous or fatal respiratory blockage. These forms include: Croup ; Epiglottitis . ...
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Symptoms of laryngitis (Source: MedLinePlus)
Fever; Hoarseness; Swollen lymph nodes or glands in the neck. ...
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laryngitis - Conventional Treatments (Source: WebMD)
With most cases of laryngitis, home treatment is all that you need. Try to rest your voice, add moisture to the air in your home with a humidifier or vaporizer, and drink plenty of fluids. Don't smoke, and stay away from other people’s smoke. ...
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Further Reading on laryngitis
  • Laryngitis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Most often, laryngitis is caused by an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold. Home treatment measures similar to those used...larynx. Other conditions with symptoms similar to laryngitis will...
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    Cocaine is presently the most abused major stimulant in America...of cocaine abuse will include diagnoses of nasal itching, post-nasal drip, nosebleed, sinusitis, laryngitis , and perforated nasal septum...
  • Heartburn - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Heartburn is a feeling of burning , warmth , heat , or pain that often starts in the upper abdomen just ...also have increased chances of other problems, such as sinusitis, laryngitis , asthma, pneumonia,
  • Voice Problems - Overview ( WebMD )
    What are voice problems ? Voice problems usually include pain or discomfort when you speak or difficulty controlling the pitch ,...serious? You might be one of those people who gets laryngitis every time...
  • Sore Throat - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Sore throats can be painful and annoying . Fortunately , most sore throats are caused by a minor ...the most common type of viral infection. Infection of the voice box ( laryngitis ) Mononucleosis...


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