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Chorditis
Inflammation of a cord, usually the vocal or spermatic cord. The inflammation is most often caused by overuse or abuse of the voice but may also be caused by cancer.
Chronic Laryngotracheitis
It is inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the larynx, which is located in the upper part of the respiratory tract and the trachea which may cause respiratory obstruction.
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic inflammation of the pharynx.
Congenital Partial Atresia
A birth defect where the larynx is obstructed. Usually a tracheostomy is required to permit normal breathing and prevent death.
Congenital Tracheal Stenosis
A rare birth defect where a portion of the trachea is narrowed due to the cartilage rings that make up the trachea forming a complete or almost complete ring.
Cough
The noise produced from the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs
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