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Laryngitis
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Laryngitis Diagnosis & Tests
Physical examination is usually all that is necessary for the patient with self-limiting hoarseness associated with a respiratory tract infection.
Patients (particularly smokers) with persistent hoarseness will need to see an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) for tests of the throat and upper airway.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Allergies
• Bronchitis
• Common Cold
• Croup
• Epiglottitis
• Pneumonia
• The Flu
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Drooling
• Fever
• Hoarseness or Changing Voice
• Physical Examination
• Respiratory
Review Date : 10/12/2003
Reviewed By : James L. Demetroulakos, M.D., F.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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