laryngitis sicca


laryngitis sicca

laryngitis characterized by dryness and crusting of the mucous membrane of the larynx.

la·ryn·gi·tis sic·ca

(lar'in-jī'tis sik'ă) Laryngitis characterized by dryness and crusting of the mucous membrane of the larynx.

laryngitis sicca

Loss of normal lubrication of the vocal folds as a result of dehydration, breathing through the mouth, or medications that dry the mucus membranes, e.g., antihistamines or anticholinergic drugs.See also: laryngitis