Laryngitis Edematous

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx, which can occur as an independent disease or become a manifestation of other diseases. Laryngitis cannot be ignored, as stenosis (narrowing) of the larynx may develop or, what is much more serious, a dangerous complication - false croup, i.e. rapidly developing asphyxia. Typically, acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract develops with acute respiratory infections against the background of ARVI (acute respiratory viral infection). This is mainly due to influenza A viruses, parainfluenza types 2 and 3 and respiratory syncytial virus. Laryngitis can also be a complication of measles and whooping cough.

Laryngitis can be caused not only by viruses, but also by herpes viruses. Less common causes of laryngitis include adenoviruses and respiratory coronaviruses, as well as viruses of the paramyxovirus group.

The inflammatory process can lead to swelling and infiltration of the vocal cords.