What is Laryngitis? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is Laryngitis?
Inflammation of larynx is called laryngitis. Its characteristic symptoms are hoarseness of voice or there may be a temporary or complete loss of voice and pain in throat on swallowing. These symptoms result due to irritation of the vocal cords.
What are the causes of Laryngitis?
Acute laryngitis: most commonly caused by a viral infection. It can also be caused by overuse of voice (excess talking, singing, or shouting).
Chronic laryngitis: causes are:
•Alcoholic
•Smoking
•Repetitive use of inhalers.
•Exposure to air pollution
•Excessive coughing
•Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
•Polyps or nodules on the vocal cords
•Diphtheria, pertussis
What are the Signs and symptoms of laryngitis?
• There is dryness and burning in the throat.
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Hoarseness of voice with the inability to speak
• Lymph nodes are swollen in throat, chest or face.
• Dyspnea, difficulty in breathing especially in children.
• There is an increase in the production of saliva.
• Flu-like symptoms
Is laryngitis contagious?
Laryngitis is contagious only when it is caused by an infection. Laryngitis commonly spread by aerosol droplets.
What are the Investigations for laryngitis?
• History of upper respiratory tract infection.
• Physical examination.
• Culture tests of exudates from the throat.
• Indirect laryngoscopy tests.
How to prevent Laryngitis?
Disease transmission can be prevented by covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and proper hygiene habits.
What is the Prognosis of laryngitis?
Laryngitis is usually a self-limited disease. With treatment at early stages, it is curable. Laryngitis lasts for only a few days, and symptoms should resolve within 7 days to up to two weeks.
What is the treatment for Laryngitis?
• Rest your voice.
• Throat lozenges for calming a sore throat.
• Corticosteroids (reduce swelling).
• Pain killers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen).
What is the management for Laryngitis?
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Use humidifiers and menthol inhalers.
• Gargle with warm salt water.
• Avoid smoky or dusty rooms.
What is the homeopathic treatment for laryngitis?
• Belladonna
• Lycopodium
• Argentum Met
• Arum Triphyllum
• Phosphorus
• Causticum
• Drosera
• Spongia
For more information, you can visit WebMD and MedicalNewsToday.
