 |
print the page |  |
email the page |  |
|
- What is laryngitis?
- Symptoms of laryngitis
- Causes of laryngitis
- Prevention of laryngitis
- Risk factors for laryngitis
- Complications of laryngitis
- When to see a doctor about laryngitis
- Diagnosis of laryngitis
- Conventional treatment of laryngitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of laryngitis
- Living with laryngitis
- Caring for someone with laryngitis
General symptoms of acute laryngitis (caused by a virus) are:
- Congestion
- Dry cough (does not produce any mucous)
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Hoarseness
- Inability to talk
- Lethargy
- Sore throat
Viral laryngitis symptoms are normally at their worst for about 2-3 days after infection and then symptoms gradually improve over the following week.
Advertisement
General symptoms of chronic laryngitis (caused by a factors such as smoking, GERD, allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergy, sinusitis, thyroid illness) are:
- Dry cough (does not produce any mucous)
- Hoarseness
- Inability to talk
- Sore throat
Simply over-using the voice (singing, shouting) can cause laryngitis.
Advertisement
Sections: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
< 1: what is laryngitis 3: causes > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
Related Articles
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
