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Laryngitis occurs when the voice box (larynx) becomes inflamed and the vocal cords become swollen and can't vibrate properly. This causes someone to sound hoarse or to lose their voice. Normally people recover from laryngitis without treatment. What are the symptoms of laryngitis?The symptoms include a:
Laryngitis is often part of another illness such as a cold, so there may also be other symptoms such as:
Hoarseness and loss of voice may worsen at first and last for up to a week after other symptoms are gone. CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS — Use the Symptom Checker and find out if you need to seek medical help. What causes laryngitis?Laryngitis is commonly caused by a viral infection, such as a cold or flu. Bacterial infection may also cause laryngitis, although this is rare. You can also get laryngitis if you strain or overuse your voice by yelling or after long periods of talking, shouting or singing. Laryngitis is said to be chronic or long term when it lasts for more than 3 weeks. Chronic laryngitis is usually caused by:
How is laryngitis diagnosed?Since laryngitis will usually get better on its own, you don’t need to see your doctor. However, if you have trouble breathing, your lymph nodes are swollen or your symptoms last more than 2 weeks, see your doctor. Your doctor will probably ask you a few questions to find out the cause of your laryngitis. They may order some tests or refer you to a specialist if they suspect anything serious. FIND A HEALTH SERVICE — The Service Finder can help you find doctors, pharmacies, hospitals and other health services. ASK YOUR DOCTOR — Preparing for an appointment? Use the Question Builder for general tips on what to ask your GP or specialist. How is laryngitis treated?Short-term laryngitis doesn’t usually require treatment. As the cause is often viral, you won’t need antibiotics as antibiotics don't kill viruses. You can use paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin to help with symptoms such as a headache, fever and sore throat. You can help your voice recover by:
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Voice loss is often due to acute laryngitis. Laryngitis occurs when your larynx (voice box) becomes irritated and inflamed. Most cases of laryngitis are caused by viral infections, like the common cold. You can also irritate your voice box when you overuse your voice — like when yelling at a sports game or concert — or from exposure to environmental irritants like pollution and smoke. Inflammation of the voice boxYour voice box contains your vocal cords. When you talk, your vocal cords open and close smoothly. As air passes through them, they vibrate to make sounds. When your vocal cords are swollen or inflamed, your voice becomes distorted and may sound hoarse, raspy, or become too quiet to hear. Laryngitis typically heals on its own and lasts less than 3 or 4 weeks. However, it can sometimes become chronic (long-lasting). Treating laryngitis and getting your voice back involves treating the inflammation and irritation in your voice box. Here are some methods to try. Resting your voice is the single most important factor in healing laryngitis. Irritation and inflammation need time to resolve, and avoiding using your voice at all gives your vocal cords the chance to recover. Try not to talk at all for a day or so, and if you must talk, do so quietly. 2. Don’t whisperYou might be surprised to learn that whispering can make laryngitis worse, and you should avoid doing it when your voice is hoarse. When you whisper, your vocal cords are pulled tight and are unable to vibrate, which puts extra strain on them. Instead of whispering, use a “confidential voice,” or a natural voice at a low volume. 3. Talk with a doctor about medicationCorticosteroids are prescription medications that help reduce inflammation. If you’re someone whose work depends on your ability to talk or sing, your doctor may consider giving you a short course of steroids to speed up healing. However, corticosteroids have risks and should not be routinely prescribed. They may not be suitable for everyone, 4. Drink warm liquidsDrinking plenty of fluids is always recommended when you’re healing from laryngitis. Laryngitis is most often caused by a viral infection, so resting and drinking plenty of fluids will help you heal as quickly as possible. Warm liquids like tea, broth, or soup may help soothe your irritated throat, keep your airways moisturized, and thin out mucus. Try drinking around 60 ounces per day. Avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee and black tea, as they can lead to dehydration. If skipping your morning coffee is out of the question, be sure to replenish your fluids with water or herbal tea. 5. Gargle salt waterGargling warm salt water may help treat laryngitis by keeping your throat moist. It can also kill any bacteria. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water and try gargling two or three times per day until your voice returns. 6. Suck on a lozengeSucking on a throat lozenge increases your saliva production, which can help keep your throat moist. Try a lozenge containing honey, which has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. 7. Take a hot showerThe steam from a hot shower can help moisten your vocal cords and soothe your throat. Inhaling warm steam by taking a hot shower or bath several times a day may help reduce hoarseness and clear the vocal cords of sticky secretions that cause laryngitis symptoms. 8. Get a humidifierInhaling humidified steam can keep your upper airways moisturized and remove secretions around your vocal cords that cause you to lose your voice. Try using a humidifier throughout the day and while you sleep when experiencing laryngitis symptoms. 9. Avoid smokingIf you’re a regular smoker or vaper, try taking a few days off. Smoking is commonly linked to throat inflammation, so anyone healing from laryngitis should avoid smoking and stay out of smoky environments. If you’re unable to quit nicotine right away, consider using a nicotine patch or other smoking cessation aid. 10. Avoid alcoholAlcohol is an irritant that can dry out your throat, which could exacerbate laryngitis symptoms. Drinking alcohol may delay healing, so avoiding it is recommended when you’re trying to get your voice back. Laryngitis doesn’t typically require treatment. It’s often caused by a viral infection, so antibiotics won’t help. Symptoms typically clear up on their own within 3 to 7 days. If you’re someone whose job depends on your voice, however, your doctor may be willing to prescribe corticosteroids to decrease inflammation. If your laryngitis symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, or if your symptoms are very painful and you have trouble swallowing, you should see a doctor. You may have chronic laryngitis or laryngitis caused by acid reflux. Your doctor can perform a physical exam and recommend a specialist if necessary. |
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