Laryngitis: Difference between revisions
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==Workup== | ==Workup== | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 19 September 2014
Background
- a common and self-limited inflammatory condition lasting less than three weeks,
- usually associated with either an upper respiratory tract infection or acute vocal strain
Causative Agents
Clinical Features
- Hoarseness resulting from an upper respiratory tract infection
- Often associated with rhinorrhea, cough, and mild sore throat
Differential Diagnosis
- Acute vocal strain (e.g. screaming or protracted coughing)
Workup
Management
self-limited