| The larynx, or -gitis is often due to persistent acute | | | | Feverdifficulty speaking,an irritating cough, andneeding |
| laryngitis and commonly affects smokers. Because | | | | to clear the throat excessively.a hoarse voice, |
| cancer of the larynx may cause hoarseness, a | | | | Dry cough |
| person whose symptoms persist more than a few | | | | Treatment of Laryngitis |
| weeks should be evaluated for cancer (see Nose and | | | | Ibuprofen and aspirin may help alleviate fever and |
| Throat Cancers: Laryngeal Cancer ). Treatment of | | | | some of the discomfort associated with laryngitis. |
| viral laryngitis depends on the symptoms. Resting the | | | | If the doctor is concerned about a bacterial infection |
| voice (by not speaking), drinking extra fluids, and | | | | causing the laryngitis, then he or she will prescribe a |
| inhaling steam relieve symptoms and help healing. | | | | course of antibiotics. |
| Treating bronchitis, if present, may improve the | | | | Avoid irritants such as smoke and pollution. Do not |
| laryngitis. An antibiotic is given only for infection | | | | smoke. |
| caused by bacteria. | | | | It may be necessary to place a breathing tube into |
| Causes of Laryngitis | | | | your throat in order to breathe for you (the |
| The common Causes of Laryngitis : | | | | procedure is called intubation). |
| An upper respiratory infection, especially a cold or flu. | | | | Drink warm liquids such as tea or a honey-lemon |
| Allergies | | | | drink. |
| Exposure to irritants, such as smoke or chemicals. | | | | Avoid airborne irritants such as smoke and allergens . |
| Straining or overusing the voice, such as by | | | | Humidifiers and warm showers can also help alleviate |
| prolonged loud talking, shouting, cheering, or singing. | | | | some symptoms. |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . This is | | | | Vocal therapy may help some people especially those |
| called reflux laryngitis. | | | | at risk of permanently damaging their voice. |
| Symptoms of Laryngitis | | | | Try to rest your voice and avoid shouting, singing, |
| Some Symptoms of Laryngitis : | | | | talking or whispering for long periods. If you overuse |
| Recent or current upper respiratory infectiona | | | | your voice when the vocal cords are inflamed, it may |
| headache, | | | | make the inflammation worse and take longer for |
| Hoarseness | | | | your normal voice to return. |