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health advisory Hospital Diseases 2007-11-12 20:37:50

I just recently got over laryngitis and was wondering...What cause the body to get laryngitis? (Yes I am so happy I can talk again)!!

Answer:

Hi,

Laryngitis is defined as the inflammation or swelling of the larynx or the voice box. It is associated with pain, hoarseness, loss of voice and sometimes obstruction of the airways. The larynx is a tube-like structure that connects the back of the throat to the windpipe. It contains the vocal cords, which help us to speak. Laryngitis is more common during winters and can affect all ages.

The main causes are as under

Laryngitis occurs most commonly due to a viral infection. It may also be due to a bacterial infection or part of a common cold, bronchitis, flu, or pneumonia. Other causes of laryngitis include:

Overuse of voice, such as screaming or in as in case of singers.

Allergies

Inhalation of irritating substances, smoke or fume

Excess of alcohol consumption and smoking

Prolonged or excessive crying in children

Tonsillitis.

The Treatment is as below

Treatment for laryngitis depends on the underlying cause. The doctor may prescribe medicines to treat mucous and infection. Throat lozenges and gargling may help. Pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen may also be used. Crying, shouting, excessive talking or singing should be avoided. Rest and time are the best remedies to cure hoarseness.

Enjoy Life

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Causes:

Laryngitis

Usually a viral infection causes acute laryngitis. A bacterial infection such as diphtheria also may be the cause, but this is rare. Acute laryngitis may also occur during the course of or after another illness, such as a cold, flu or pneumonia.

Common causes of chronic laryngitis include constant irritation from excessive alcohol, heavy smoking or reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus and throat, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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could be overuse, or a sore throat, laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, so there are a lot of things that could bring this about.

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