Laryngitis

Laryngitis occurs due to an inflammation in the voice box, which is the larynx, and it can be acute or chronic.

Laryngitis

Laryngitis occurs due to several reasons, and it leads to the inflammation of the vocal cords as well, which distorts the sound and makes it abnormal or even disappear.

Causes of laryngitis

• Acute laryngitis persists for less than 3 weeks, and it’s commonly caused by straining the voice from using it a lot and viral infections. Less commonly, it can occur due to bacterial or fungal infections.
• Chronic laryngitis lasts for more than 3 weeks, and it’s caused by chronic sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, smoking, heavy drinking, chemical fumes, allergens, and continuous voice overuse.

Symptoms of laryngitis

• Hoarseness.
• Losing the voice partially or completely.
• Feeling of tickling and rawness in the throat.
• Sore throat.
• Dry throat.
• Dry cough.
• Some people may suffer from fever, difficulty swallowing, and a general feeling of illness.

Diagnosis of laryngitis

• Asking about the symptoms.
• Taking a culture.

Treatment of laryngitis

• Acute laryngitis usually resolves on its own, and the patient can take care of themselves by drinking hot fluids and resting the voice.
• Chronic laryngitis may require medications, depending on the cause.
• You can reduce the risk of laryngitis by not overusing the voice, avoiding smoking and heavy drinking, limiting spicy food, and protecting yourself from infections.