Collaboration between generalist and ENT physicians in COVID-19 Omicron variant-induced laryngitis

Abstract

We recently read, with great interest, a case report of subglottic laryngitis induced by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Omicron variant by Kimura et al. published in Auris Nasus Larynx, from the perspective of a general internist, engaged in hospital and emergency medicine [1]. Since the Omicron variant, especially the BA.5 variant, has become prevalent in Japan, the number of cases presenting with severe pharyngalgia appears to be increasing, as described by the authors. In our hospital, we have encountered up to three similar cases of subglottic laryngitis in the past few weeks.