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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
Acute vocal strain, such as screaming or protracted coughing, can also result in submucosal microtrauma of the vocal fold, with focal edema and hemorrhage.
*Acute vocal strain (e.g. screaming or protracted coughing)


==Workup==
==Workup==

Revisión del 16:06 19 sep 2014

Background

  • a common and self-limited inflammatory condition lasting less than three weeks,
  • usually associated with either an upper respiratory tract infection or acute vocal strain

Causative Agents

Clinical Features

  • Hoarseness resulting from an upper respiratory tract infection
  • Often associated with rhinorrhea, cough, and mild sore throat

Differential Diagnosis

  • Acute vocal strain (e.g. screaming or protracted coughing)

Workup

Management

self-limited

Disposition

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