What is laryngitis?
Laryngitis:1:inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing.
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Laryngitis (larynx + itis = inflammation) is an inflammation of the voice box, causing a hoarse or gravelly-sounding voice or even an inability to speak. Thanks for asking ChaCha!
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Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. Laryngitis can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Most of the time, it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks.
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When your vocal cords become inflamed and swollen they can't work properly. Your voice may sound hoarse, This is called laryngitis
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Laryngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx (voice box), which is located in the upper part of the MORE
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Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, often with accompanying sore throat, hoarseness or loss of voice, and dry cough.
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Laryngitis refers to the irritation of your larynx (voice box) that can be caused by different things-- an infection or overuse.
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Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box due to overuse, irritation or infection. Laryngitis can be acute or chronic.
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