Laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). The primary symptom is loss of some vocal function, ranging from hoarse voice to no voice at all. Laryngitis can be caused by overuse of the vocal chords, or by other inflammation, trauma, or infection. The accompanying symptoms depend on the primary cause. Typically, these last under 2 weeks.
Signs and symptoms
The primary symptom of laryngitis is a hoarse voice or aphonia, when there is no sound at all. Because laryngitis can have various causes, other signs and symptoms may vary. They can include:
Dry or sore throat
Coughing (both a causal factor and a symptom of laryngitis)
Frequent throat clearing
Increased saliva production
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx (discomfort in the front of the neck)
Globus pharyngeus (feeling as if there were a lump in the throat)
Cold or flu-like symptoms (which, like a cough, may also be a causal factor for laryngitis)
Swollen lymph nodes in the throat, chest, or face
Fever
General muscle pain (myalgia)
Shortness of breath, predominantly in children
Voice quality
Aside from a hoarse-sounding voice, changes to pitch and volume may occur with laryngitis. Speakers may experience a lower or higher pitch than normal, depending on whether their vocal folds are swollen or stiff. They may also have breathier voices, as more air flows through the space between the vocal folds (the glottis), quieter volume, and a reduced range.
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