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Laryngitis Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). Types It is categorized as acute if it lasts less than a few days. [1] Otherwise it is categorized as chronic which could last over 3 weeks. Causes Laryngitis is often caused by a virus or by bacteria. Other causes include smoking, various allergies, reflux and straining the voice through singing or shouting. Home treatments ...
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... Laryngitis is usually a temporary problem that either improves by itself or clears after treatment. You can manage most acute cases of laryngitis with self-care steps, such as resting your voice, drin...
Source: MayoClinic
Screening and diagnosis ... The primary sign of laryngitis is hoarseness. Changes in your voice can vary with the degree of infection or irritation, ranging from mild hoarseness to almost total loss of your voice. Your doctor ma...
Source: MayoClinic
Signs and symptoms ... Laryngitis often makes you feel the need to constantly clear your throat. Other signs and symptoms may include: Hoarseness Weak voice Tickling sensation and rawness of your throat Sore throat Dry thro...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Usually, a viral infection causes acute laryngitis. A bacterial infection also may be the cause, but this is less common. Acute laryngitis may also occur during the course of or after another illness,...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Usually, a viral infection causes acute laryngitis. A bacterial infection also may be the cause, but this is less common. Acute laryngitis may also occur during the course of or after another illness,...
Source: MayoClinic
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- Laryngitis (HealthWorld)
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