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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