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Identification and Management of Chronic Laryngitis
Alisa Zhukhovitskaya1, Sunil P Verma1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, 101 The City Drive South, Building 56, Suite 500, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|May 19, 2019
Summary
Chronic laryngitis, an inflammation lasting over three weeks, impacts voice, breathing, and swallowing. This review covers its infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune origins, noting varied symptoms from mild to severe airway issues.
Area of Science:
- Laryngology
- Otolaryngology
- Voice Disorders
Background:
- Chronic laryngitis is defined as laryngeal inflammation persisting for at least three weeks.
- It significantly impacts crucial functions including phonation, respiration, and deglutition.
- Symptoms are often nonspecific and present a diagnostic challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the diverse etiologies of chronic laryngitis.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune causes.
- To highlight the spectrum of clinical manifestations and potential severity.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on chronic laryngitis.
- Categorization of causes into infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune pathways.
- Analysis of symptom presentation and clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Identified infectious agents, inflammatory conditions, and autoimmune diseases as key contributors.
- Documented a wide range of symptoms, from subtle voice changes to life-threatening airway obstruction.
- Emphasized the nonspecific nature of symptoms, complicating early diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Chronic laryngitis stems from a variety of underlying conditions.
- Prompt recognition and diagnosis are crucial due to the potential for severe complications.
- Further research into specific etiologies and targeted treatments is warranted.
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