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Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). Laryngitis is often caused by a virus or by bacteria. Other causes include smoking, various allergies, reflux and straining the voice through singing or shouting.
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Treatments depend on the specific cause of the laryngitis. Symptoms of fever and pain associated with laryngitis may be treated with ibuprofen and aspirin.
Some times gargling with an oral anteseptic, or anteseptic mouthwash can speed the treatment of any bacterial infection causing the laryngitis. Take cough drops/throat lozenges for the dryness often associated with this condition.
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Alternative treatments for laryngitis include various herbal therapies, as well reflexology, homeopathy, relaxation, and exercise. Avoid speaking when possible. Speak softly, but do not whisper.
Also it is important to stay hydrated, drink plenty of liquids; water, orange juice, etc. Drink warm liquids such as tea or a honey-lemon drink
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Laryngitis Symptoms1-2 of 5 more...
When to seek medical advice
... Laryngitis is usually a temporary problem that either improves by itself or clears after treatment. You can manage most acute cases of laryngitis with self-care steps, such as resting your voice, drin...
Source: MayoClinic
Screening and diagnosis ... The primary sign of laryngitis is hoarseness. Changes in your voice can vary with the degree of infection or irritation, ranging from mild hoarseness to almost total loss of your voice. Your doctor ma...
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Laryngitis Prevention1 of 1
Prevention
... To prevent dryness or irritation to your vocal cords: Don''t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke. Smoke dries your throat and irritates your vocal cords. Drink plenty of water. Fluids help keep the mucu...
Source: MayoClinic
Laryngitis Treatment1-2 of 2
Treatment
... Treatment depends on the cause of the laryngitis. For a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. If the cause is a virus, the best treatment is to rest your voice as much as possibl...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... The following self-care steps may relieve the irritation and hoarseness of laryngitis: Moisten your throat. Try sucking on lozenges, gargling with salt water or chewing a piece of gum. Keep the air''s...
Source: MayoClinic
Laryngitis Support1 of 1
Coping skills
... To reduce strain or overuse of your voice: Avoid talking or singing too loudly or for too long. If you need to speak before large groups, try to use a microphone or megaphone. Give your voice a break....
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Laryngitis Other1 of 1
Overview
... Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) due to overuse, irritation or infection. The larynx is a framework of cartilage, muscles and mucous membranes that forms the entrance of your w...
Source: MayoClinic
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Laryngitis
... Disc jockeys get laryngitis. So do actors, politicians, and others who talk for hours. But ordinary people who overuse their voices get laryngitis, too. Perhaps you cheer too loudly and too often at a...
Source: HealthWorld
Laryngitis ... Laryngitis is an acute inflammation of the larynx., or voice box, usually associated with a common cold or overuse of the voice. It is commonly characterized by swelling, hoarseness, pain, dryness in...
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