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Your vocal cords are located in an upper part of the airway called the voice box (larynx). A vocal cord spasm limits the flow of air through the larynx. The cause of laryngospasm is often not known, but certain conditions may be contributing factors or triggers: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acid from the stomach backs up into the food pipe (esophagus)
Colds, which are caused by viruses, are the most common cause of laryngitis. Other viral causes include measles. Although rare, bacterial infections, such as diphtheria, can also cause laryngitis. Certain activities may strain the vocal cords to cause inflammation and lead to laryngitis.Examples of these types of activities include yelling at a sporting event or concert and working as a professional singer. Silvers points out that all causes of laryngitis cause hoarseness, but not all hoarseness is laryngitis.ertain activities may strain the vocal cords to cause inflammation and lead to laryngitis. Examples of these types of activities include yelling at a sporting event or concert and working as a professional singer. Silvers points out that all causes of laryngitis cause hoarseness, but not all hoarseness is laryngitis.