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Incidence of chronic laryngitis
Daniel J Stein1, J Pieter Noordzij1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|March 6, 2014
Summary
The yearly incidence of chronic laryngitis (CL) is 3.47 cases per 1,000 people. Common symptoms include voice changes and throat pain, with proton pump inhibitors being a frequent initial treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Primary Care Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Chronic laryngitis (CL) affects vocal function and quality of life.
- Understanding the incidence and initial management of CL is crucial for primary care and specialist practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of chronic laryngitis (CL) in an urban academic medical center.
- To identify the most common presenting symptoms and initial treatments for CL.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with CL from 2009-2010.
- Calculation of CL incidence within a primary care cohort.
- Recording of patient demographics, symptoms, and initial therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- A yearly incidence of 3.47 cases per 1,000 people was observed.
- The most frequent symptoms were dysphonia (53%), pain/soreness (45%), and globus sensation (40%).
- Proton pump inhibitors (79%) and voice therapy (17%) were the most common initial treatments, with 93% of cases referred to otolaryngology.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of CL is 3.47 per 1,000 people annually.
- Dysphonia, globus sensation, and pain are key indicators for CL diagnosis.
- Proton pump inhibitors are a primary treatment modality, often initiated after otolaryngologist referral.
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