What Is Laryngitis? What Causes Laryngitis?

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx due to overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are the vocal cords. The irritation causes a hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice. Normally the vocal cords open and close smoothly. They form sounds through their movement and vibration. In laryngitis, the vocal cords become inflamed or irritated…

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Filed under: Ear, Nose and Throat on February 26th, 2010