]> 2026-07-31T09:41:16+00:00 WBR0522 0 en Cancer of the larynx Postnasal drip syndrome '''Incorrect'''-Postnasal drip syndrome leads to chronic throat clearing, and physical examination will reveal “cobblestoning” of the posterior pharynx. Reflux esophagitis Chronic laryngitis '''Correct'''-Hoarseness may be due to edema or swelling of the larynx or vocal cords, or to external compression of the larynx or the recurrent laryngeal nerve. Certain occupations, such as being a singer or telephone operator, also place people at risk for voice strain (chronic laryngitis) due to overuse. Medications, such as inhaled corticosteroids, may contribute to the problem. Viral laryngitis Internal medicine Vendhan Ramanujam A 35 year old man presents to a physicians office with a complaint of hoarseness in his voice for the 6 past months. He denies any other symptoms or complaints. He has no such past medical history, takes no medications. He has been smoking occasionally, one or two cigarettes every month for the past one year. He does not drink alcohol. He uses no illicit drugs. He has been working as a telephone operator for the past 8 months. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? D Head and Neck 2020-10-28T00:50:59Z 2459150.5354051 WBR0522