Acute and Chronic Laryngitis

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis - What it is

Voice Disorders (Acute and Chronic Laryngitis) condition and treatments

Voice disorders are medical conditions that affect the function of the vocal folds (vocal cords) and voice production. Common causes of voice disorders include :

Acute and chronic laryngitis
Growths such as nodules, polyps, cysts or tumours
Vocal fold paralysis
Muscle tension imbalance

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis

Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the vocal folds. This can be acute (less than three weeks) or chronic (more than three weeks).

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis - How to prevent?

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis - Preparing for surgery

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis - Post-surgery care

Acute and Chronic Laryngitis - Other Information

Otolaryngology,

Voice Disorders – Laryngitis,

Voice Disorders – Muscle Tension Dysphonia,

Voice Disorders – Nodules/ Polyps/ Cysts,

Voice Disorders – VF Paralysis

Article contributed by Otorhinolaryngology - Head ＆Neck Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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