Location Inflammation of Larynx including vocal cords

Aetiology

• Infectious: Viral infection (rhinovius, parainfluenza, RSV etc), Bacterial (H. influenzae, M. Catarrhalis)
• Non infectious: vocal trauma/abuse, excessive cough, inhalation of irritants, GERD, Asthma

Demographics: Any age (18-40 mostly)

Risk factors: Sick contacts, working with irritants, professional voice users. Anything in aetiology.

Clinical features

• Mild, self limiting (3-7 days). >2 weeks is chronic.
• Hoarse voice, sore throat, dysphagia, dry cough, vocal fatigue, URTI (fever, nasal congestion/discharge)