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Laryngitis: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx which is located in the upper part of the respiratory tract. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Laryngitis is available below.
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Prognosis for Laryngitis: It is a minor ailment and clears up on its own within a few days or weeks.
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Prevention information for Laryngitis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Laryngitis.
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Inflammation of the larynx. This condition presents itself with dryness and soreness of the throat, difficulty in swallowing, cough, and hoarseness. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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