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Laryngitis

Laryngitis: Introduction

Laryngitis: This is where there is an inflammation of the laryngitis. See free access online books about Laryngitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 22 causes of Laryngitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Laryngitis:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Laryngitis. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 22 causes of Laryngitis

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Causes of Types of Laryngitis:

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Laryngitis: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Laryngitis, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Laryngitis Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Laryngitis

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Diagnostic Guides for Laryngitis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Laryngitis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Laryngitis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Laryngitis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • COUGH
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • HOARSENESS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • STRIDOR
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Hoarseness
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • COUGH
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Cough
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Laryngitis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Cough
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Hoarseness
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Stridor
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Stridor
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Cough, barking
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Cough, productive
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Cough
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Hoarseness
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • COUGH
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Causes of Laryngitis listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Laryngitis as a symptom include:

See full list of 22 causes of Laryngitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Laryngitis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Laryngitis as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 10 medications causing Laryngitis

Definitions of Laryngitis:

Laryngitis: Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx. [laryngo- + G. -itis, inflammation]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Inflammation of the larynx. This condition presents itself with dryness and soreness of the throat, difficulty in swallowing, cough, and hoarseness.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Laryngitis

The list below shows some of the causes of Laryngitis mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 22 causes of Laryngitis

How Common are these Causes of Laryngitis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Laryngitis. Of the 22 causes of Laryngitis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 19 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 22 causes of Laryngitis

Conditions listing symptoms: Laryngitis:

The following list of conditions have 'Laryngitis' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Chemical poisoning - Acrylic acid ... laryngitis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae ... laryngitis

    M

  • Moraxella catarrhalis infection ... laryngitis

    R

  • Rhinovirus ... laryngitis

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  • Causes of Laryngitis Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Laryngitis based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Laryngitis:

    Medical Conditions associated with Laryngitis:

    Larynx symptoms (15 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Voice symptoms (439 causes), Mouth symptoms (2889 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)

    Symptoms related to Laryngitis:

    Hoarse voice (306 causes), Voice symptoms (439 causes), Larynx symptoms (15 causes), Influenza, B-hemolytic streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Tuberculosis, Misuse or abuse of voice, Inhaling irritating substances, Aspiration of caustic chemical, Aging changes, Injury or compression of recurrent laryngeal nerve, Tumour

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    News Archives for Laryngitis

    Medical news articles related to Laryngitis include:

    Source: HealthDay News

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