Laryngitis

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords).

Related Topics:
Inflammation - Larynx - Voice - Vocal folds

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Laryngitis is often caused by a virus or by bacteria. Other causes include smoking, various allergies, reflux and straining the voice through singing or shouting.

Related Topics:
Virus - Bacteria - Smoking - Allergies - Reflux - Singing

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