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laryngitis vs. bronchitis

laryngitis

[lar-uhn-jahy-tis] / ˌlær ənˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the larynx, often with accompanying sore throat, hoarseness or loss of voice, and dry cough.

bronchitis

[brong-kahy-tis] / brɒŋˈkaɪ tɪs /

Pathology.

acute or chronic inflammation of the membrane lining of the bronchial tubes, caused by respiratory infection or exposure to bronchial irritants, as cigarette smoke.