Respiratory Conditions
Edema of larynx
Emergency
ICD-10: J38 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गले में सूजन · தமிழ்: குரல்வளை வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಧ್ವನಿಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಊತ · తెలుగు: స్వరపేటిక వాపు · বাংলা: স্বরযন্ত্রের ফোলা · मराठी: स्वरयंत्राची सूज · ગુજરાતી: સ્વરયંત્રનો સોજો
About this condition
Laryngeal edema is swelling of the voice box that can narrow your airway and make breathing difficult. It can result from allergic reactions, infections, injury, or irritants, and may produce a high-pitched breathing sound called stridor. This is a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention to protect your airway.
Common symptoms
difficulty breathing
hoarse voice
stridor sound
shortness of breath
choking sensation
neck swelling
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गले में सूजन · आवाज की नली में सूजन · सांस लेने में तकलीफ · लेरिंक्स एडिमा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | குரல்வளை வீக்கம் · மூச்சு திணறல் · குரல்பெட்டி வீக்கம் · மூச்சு விடுவதில் சிரமம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಧ್ವನಿಪೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಊತ · ಉಸಿರಾಟದ ತೊಂದರೆ · ಗಂಟಲು ಊತ · ಉಸಿರು ಕಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్వరపేటిక వాపు · శ్వాస తీసుకోవడంలో ఇబ్బంది · గొంతు వాపు · ఊపిరి ఆడకపోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্বরযন্ত্রের ফোলা · শ্বাসকষ্ট · গলা ফোলা · শ্বাস নিতে কষ্ট |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्वरयंत्राची सूज · श्वास घेण्यात त्रास · घशाची सूज · श्वास लागणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્વરયંત્રનો સોજો · શ્વાસ લેવામાં તકલીફ · ગળાનો સોજો · શ્વાસ ચડવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Edema of larynx?
difficulty breathing, hoarse voice, stridor sound, shortness of breath, choking sensation, neck swelling.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Edema of larynx common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Edema of larynx?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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