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What is Laryngitis?

Laryngitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box (larynx) that is usually associated with hoarseness or loss of voice.

What are the symptoms of Laryngitis?

What causes Laryngitis?

The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs (trachea). The larynx contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may sometimes block the airway.

The most common form of laryngitis is an infection caused by a virus. It may also be caused by:

Laryngitis often occurs with an upper respiratory infection.

Several forms of laryngitis occur in children that can lead to dangerous or fatal respiratory blockage. These forms include:

Who is at risk for Laryngitis?

How do I know I have Laryngitis?

A physical examination can determine whether hoarseness is caused by a respiratory tract infection.

Patients with lasting hoarseness (especially smokers) will need to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor (otolaryngologist) for tests of the throat and upper airway.

When to seek urgent medical care

Call your health care provider if:

  • A small child who is not teething has difficulty breathing, swallowing, or is drooling
  • A child less than 3 months old has hoarseness
  • Hoarseness has lasted for more than 1 week in a child, or 2 weeks in an adult

Treatment options

Because most common laryngitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics may not help. Your health care provider will make this decision.

Resting your voice helps by reducing inflammation of the vocal cords. A humidifier may soothe the scratchy feeling that comes with laryngitis. Decongestants and painkillers may relieve the symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, if you have one.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for Laryngitis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Laryngitis

Prevention of Laryngitis

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)

Laryngitis that is not caused by a serious condition should get better.

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001385.htm

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