Which set of symptoms is typical for mild laryngitis?

• A. Sore throat, cough and fever
• B. Hoarseness only
• C. Severe throat pain with no other symptoms
• D. Hoarseness with fever only

Answer: (A)

Mild laryngitis often sits within a simple upper respiratory infection, so you typically see a combination of throat irritation, coughing, and voice change. The sore throat and cough reflect the URI inflammation, while fever can accompany viral infections of the throat and airway. The hoarseness is the hallmark of laryngeal involvement, but the surrounding URI symptoms help explain why this broader set—sore throat, cough, and fever—is often described as typical for a mild laryngitis episode. In contrast, isolated hoarseness without other URI symptoms, or severe throat pain without systemic signs, are less representative of a mild laryngitis pattern.