GC: n

S: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/laryngitis-leaflet (last access: 16 December 2014); DORLAND p. 1005; EncBrit – http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/330784/laryngitis (last access: 16 December 2014).

N: 1. 1822, Medical Latin, from comb. form of larynx (q.v.) + –itis.
2. Inflammation of the larynx, usually with dryness and soreness of the throat, hoarseness, cough and dysphagia.
3. Simple laryngitis is usually associated with the common cold or similar infections. Nonbacterial agents such as chlorine gas, steam, or sulfur dioxide can also cause severe inflammation. Usually the mucous membrane lining the larynx is the site of prime infection; it becomes swollen and filled with blood, secretes a thick mucous substance, and contains many inflammatory cells.
4. Symptoms of laryngitis in adults include dry, sore throat, pain with swallowing, and a feeling of fullness in the throat or neck. If the laryngitis is caused by an infection additional symptoms of fever, swollen lymph nodes, may be experienced.
Symptoms of laryngitis in infants in children include croup, hoarse barky cough, and fever.

S: 1. OED – http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=laryngitis&searchmode=none (last access: 16 December 2014). 2. DORLAND p. 1005. 3. EncBrit – http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/330784/laryngitis (last access: 16 December 2014). 4. MN – http://www.medicinenet.com/laryngitis/article.htm (last access: 16 December 2014).

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CR: pharyngitis