Acute Voice Hoarseness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Constant - Infectious:

 • Viral Laryngitis

 • Fungal Laryngitis (Monilia)

 • Bacterial Laryngitis

 • Bacterial Tracheitis

Constant - Inflammatory:

• Acute Nonspecific Laryngitis (GERD, Smoking, Allergies, Vocal Abuse)

• Inhaled Steroids

Constant - Trauma:

• External Laryngeal Trauma

• Iatrogenic

    - Endoscopy

    - Endotracheal intubation

Variable - Inflammatory

 • Voice Overuse

Variable - Hyperfunction

 • Muscle Tension Dysphonia



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