title: Alendronate-induced chemical laryngitis.
abstract: Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used in treating osteoporosis. Its recognized side-effects include oesophageal irritation and ulceration. The authors describe a case of laryngitis induced by transient contact of this medication with the laryngeal mucosa. Successful management of this case is also detailed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE, UK. m.bhutta@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Bhutta
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rance
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gillett
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Weighill
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019386:Alendronate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007820:Laryngeal Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D019386:Alendronate