Acute Laryngitis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (94 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the larynx. This is often due to an acute viral infection, which is typically a mild and self-limiting condition that lasts for a period of 3 to 7 days. There are non-infectious causes and more serious conditions that can present with acute laryngeal symptoms, and practitioners must be familiar with the differential diagnosis and workup. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of acute laryngitis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology of acute laryngitis.
  • Explain how to diagnose and manage acute laryngitiss as well as develop a differential diagnosis to rule out more serious pathology.
  • Review how to counsel a patient with acute laryngitis.
  • Summarize an interprofessional, team approach to improve care for patients with acute laryngitis.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Anesthesiology
  • General Operative Anesthesia
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
American Board of Otolaryngology
  • Laryngology
American Board of Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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    Would love to see photos of vocal cords of patients w/ acute and chronic laryngitis, along with diagrams/photos of anatomy for review. Thank you.

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    Please stop asking for evaluation after each question, or make it optional please. It is too much time to ask for cedits.

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