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Viral laryngitis: a mimic and a monster - range, presentation, management.

Laura M Dominguez¹, C Blake Simpson

¹Department of Otolaryngology, UT Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

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This review covers recent literature on diagnosing and treating uncommon viral laryngitis, including postviral vagal neuropathy, laryngeal shingles, and idiopathic ulcerative laryngitis.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Neurology

Background:

Viral laryngitis encompasses less common conditions beyond typical acute infections.
These include chronic cough associated with postviral vagal neuropathy, varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection of the larynx (laryngeal shingles), and idiopathic ulcerative laryngitis.
The latter is increasingly suspected to have viral origins.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent literature on the diagnosis and treatment of these specific uncommon viral laryngitis forms.
To highlight diagnostic challenges and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies.
Emphasis on diagnostic approaches including history, physical examination, and specialized tests.
Discussion of current and potential treatment modalities.

Main Results:

Diagnosis often requires a comprehensive evaluation, potentially involving subspecialists (gastroenterology, pulmonology).
Postviral vagal neuropathy causing chronic cough is a diagnosis of exclusion, with laryngeal electromyography showing potential utility.
Neuromodulators are a focus for treating this neuropathy.
Treatment for laryngeal shingles and idiopathic ulcerative laryngitis remains less defined due to their rarity.

Conclusions:

Recent research offers insights into the diagnosis and management of these rare viral laryngitis conditions.
Future studies are needed to further elucidate effective treatment options for laryngeal shingles and idiopathic ulcerative laryngitis.