Acute epiglottitis, Spasmodic dysphonia, Reflux laryngitis, Chronic allergic laryngitis, Neoplasm, Croup. Root Cause of Disease Risk factors for laryngitis include Having a respiratory infection, such as a cold, bronchitis or sinusitis. Exposure to irritating substances, such as cigarette smoke, excessive alcohol intake, stomach acid or workplace chemicals. Overusing your voice, by speaking too much, speaking…