Acute laryngitis

Acute laryngitis is an acute catarrhal inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa, often secondary to acute rhinitis, sinusitis, and acute pharyngitis. It is part of the entire upper respiratory tract infection and can also occur alone. Sometimes loud shouting, excessive throating, and severe coughing can also cause acute laryngitis. If it occurs in children, the condition is more severe.

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