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laryngitisInflammation of the larynx, causing soreness of the throat, a dry cough, and hoarseness. The acute form is due to a virus or other infection, excessive use of the voice, or inhalation of irritating smoke, and may cause the voice to be completely lost. With rest, the inflammation usually subsides in a few days. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Strobovideolaryngoscopy revealed acute laryngitis, which was
characterized by diffuse erythema and mild edema. Chester is ill with bronchitis and acute laryngitis and has been
advised not to perform. [6] He wrote that Washington's final illness had
been acute laryngitis, in which inflammation had extended beyond the
mucous membrane of the larynx to the surrounding tissues. |
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