An infection or inflammation of the larynx. The cause of laryngitis can be viral, bacterial, or fungal (candida). Or it can result from acid reflux, cancer radiation therapy, surgery (as temporary post-operative inflammation), or an auto-immune disorder.
See also: candida laryngitis, ulcerative laryngitis, laryngitis sicca, and laryngopharynx acid reflux disease (LPRD).
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