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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)
Causes of laryngitis include upper respiratory infection or thecommon cold; overuse of the vocal cords by talking, singing, or shouting; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causingreflux laryngitis;smoking; exposure to secondhand smoke; or exposure to polluted air.