Acute laryngitis

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  • Acute laryngitis
    • Benign disorder
    • Also called "false croup"
    • < 3 weeks duration
    • Etiology
      • Infectious
        • Descended URTI
        • Viral
          • Rhinovirus
          • Adenovirus
        • Bacterial superinfection
      • Non-infectious
        • Vocal strain
        • Airborne irritants
    • Clinical features
      • Hoarseness
      • Dry cough
    • Related disorders
      • Croup – laryngotracheitis
      • Epiglottitis
    • Diagnosis
      • Laryngoscopy – erythema, oedema of larynx
    • Treatment
      • Self-limiting
      • Vocal rest
      • Steam inhalation
      • Antibiotics if bacterial