What Causes Laryngitis?

Cancer

Depending on the type of cancer, both infective laryngitis and non-infective laryngitis can develop as a result of several direct and indirect mechanisms. Cancer that directly affects the regions that house the vocal folds can invade and damage the tissues making up the larynx. Inflammatory laryngitis develops when the immune system responds to this cellular damage. Cancer that develops in another part of the throat, airways, or lungs can provide an ample opportunity for foreign particles or pathogens to become trapped in the respiratory tract. When foreign particles or pathogens begin damaging and destroying cells in the lungs, throat, airways, or sinuses, the immune system is summoned to the site to help eliminate the infection. Infective laryngitis that develops in this fashion is simply an infection that is secondary to a primary infection caused by the mechanical obstruction or dysfunction of the respiratory structures.

Individuals concerned about if they could have laryngitis should seek medical attention for a proper assessment and to receive the right treatment as soon as possible.