喉頭炎

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 喉頭炎 (こうとうえん) is inflammation of the larynx. 喉頭炎だと言われる reports a diagnosis; 喉頭炎で gives the cause of a canceled performance.
• Basic usage: Difficulty speaking leads to a laryngitis diagnosis; a fictional singer stops performing because of laryngitis.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Medical diagnosis and cause of suspended activity
  • The predicate labels an examination result; causal で links the condition to leave from performance. Do not extend the term to every kind of sore throat.