Laryngitis

Question 1

What is laryngitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the larynx

Question 2

What are the common organisms causing laryngitis?

Answer 2

Viral

• rhinovirus
• influenza
• parainfluenza
• RSV

Haemophilus influenzae

Question 3

What are the risk factor for laryngitis?

Answer 3

Recent URTI
Incomplete/missing Hib vaccination
Heavy vocal use

Question 4

What are the symptoms of laryngitis?

Answer 4

Hoarseness of voice
Dysphagia
Sore throat 
Cough 
Fever

Question 5

How is laryngitis diagnosed?

Answer 5

Clinical diagnosis

Can use a laryngoscopy

Question 6

What scoring systems can be used to asses need for abx?

Answer 6

CENTOR

FeverPAIN

Question 7

What is the management of laryngitis?

Answer 7

Self-limiting (1-2 weeks)

Supportive

• vocal rest
• OTC analgesia
• Steam inhalation

Abx if indicated = phenoxymethylpenicillin

Question 8

When should laryngitis be followed up?

Answer 8

If hoarseness persists more than 4 weeks