J05: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup] and epiglottitis
J05.0: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
The larynx can be seen particularly well in men as a bulging area at the front of the neck. This area is also called the Adam’s apple. The larynx is important for breathing and speaking. It consists mainly of cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. The vocal cords are also located in the larynx. The larynx goes down into the windpipe. The inside walls of the larynx and windpipe are made up of mucous membrane.
Due to the inflammation in the larynx, the mucous membrane is swollen. The swelling has constricted your airways. As a result, you may be having breathing difficulties. Due to your constricted airways, you may also have made a whistling noise when breathing.
The vocal cords may also swell up due to the inflammation. As a result, you have a rough or hoarse voice.
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