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Laryngitis classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Based on the duration of symptoms, laryngitis may be classified into either acute or chronic.[1]
Classification
Classification
Based on the duration of symptoms, laryngitis may be classified into either acute or chronic.[1] Generally, acute laryngitis has an abrupt onset and is self-limiting; typically, it clears within 3-5 days.[2] Chronic laryngitis may be defined as lasting greater than 3 weeks.[3]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Frazier MS, Drzymkowski J. Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions – Text and Elsevier Adaptive Learning Package. Saunders; 2015.
- ↑ Weidner TG (1994). “Reporting behaviors and activity levels of intercollegiate athletes with an URI”. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 26 (1): 22–6. PMID 8133733.
- ↑ Laryngitis. The Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/laryngitis/basics/causes/con-20021565 Accessed on September 28, 2016.
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