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The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs, also called the trachea. The larynx contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may sometimes ...
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is Laryngitis? ... Laryngitis is an inflammation of the part of the throat called the larynx or voice box. The larynx is located right above the trachea, where the lungs and throat meet. On either side of the larynx are two folds of skin called the vocal cords, which tighten or loosen...
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www.wisegeek.com/what-is-laryngitis.htm
www.wisegeek.com/what-is-laryngitis.htm
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A complete explanation of Laryngitis including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor ... HealthSquare > Conditions and Treatments > Laryngitis...
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www.healthsquare.com/ndfiles/nd1351.htm
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Infection and inflammation: most hoarseness which is of short duration is viral inflammation of the vocal cords (laryngitis.) Chronic hoarseness can be due to bacterial infection (for example, tuberculosis may involve laryngeal TB, which aside from being highly contagious, also causes hoarseness.) Chronic reflux of...
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www.doctorhoffman.com/sxhoarse.htm
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Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Laryngitis ... Laryngitis; Question: I've had troubles speaking for the past few months. Very strained voice, voice breaks, not enough breath to finish sentence, chest hurts if speak to much, voice quavers, breathy. Went to ear/nose/throat- just said to rest voice but...
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www.druginfonet.com/index.php?pageID=faq/faqlaryn.htm
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Most causes of laryngitis are preventable. The majority of cases in young people are caused by overuse of the voice or infection. Avoiding exposure to sick people and avoiding overuse of the voice would prevent most of these cases. ... There are generally no risks to others. Infectious causes of laryngitis may be contagious.
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www.healthopedia.com/laryngitis/prevention.html
www.healthopedia.com/laryngitis/prevention.html
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