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Laryngitis: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
June 16, 2020
Symptom Guides > EENT > Laryngitis: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
Laryngitis is a condition where the vocal box—also known as the larynx—and/or the vocal cords become swollen and irritated. This inflammation in the throat affects people of all ages and can be brought on voice strain, exposure to certain irritants or environmental factors, or by infection.
Some forms of laryngitis only last a short time—those with acute laryngitis experience symptoms for a few weeks or less. In cases of chronic, long-term laryngitis, individuals may see symptoms for more than three weeks. Common symptoms include pain in the throat, hoarseness, and loss of voice. While not usually serious, prolonged symptoms could signal underlying medical conditions.
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“The voice box contains the vocal cords, which, when functioning normally, open and close with ease, creating sound through movement and vibration.”
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by
Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
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