Laryngitis is an infection, irritation, or overuse of the voice-related larynx (vocal cord) inflammation.
Your vocal cords normally open and close smoothly, producing sounds through their movement and vibration. Inside the larynx, the vocal cords are the two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage.
However, when the larynx is inflamed or irritated, the vocal cords swell and produce distorted sounds when air passes over them, giving the voice a hoarse sound.
Laryngitis may beacuteorchronicWhile persistent hoarseness occasionally indicates a more serious underlying medical condition, the majority of laryngitis cases are caused by transient viral infections and aren’t serious.
Symptoms
Laryngitis signs and symptoms can include: Laryngitis signs and symptoms can include: Laryngitis symptoms typically last less than two weeks and are caused by something minor, like a virus.
- Hoarseness
- voice loss or a loss of strength
- Your throat feels scratchy and ticklish.
- Sore throat
- Dry throat
- Dry cough
Causes
Acute laryngitis
Acute laryngitis has a variety of underlying causes, most of which resolve once the primary issue is resolved.
- viruses that are comparable to cold viruses
- Using your voice excessively or yelling can cause vocal strain.
- even though they are less frequent, bacterial infections
Chronic laryngitis
Chronic laryngitis is a type of laryngitis that lasts longer than three weeks and is usually brought on by repeated exposure to irritants.
- irritants that can be inhaled include smoke, allergens, and chemical fumes.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux,
- Chronic sinusitis
- Excessive alcohol use
- using your voice excessively on a regular basis (such as when cheerleading or singing)
- Smoking
Chronic laryngitis can have less typical causes, such as:
- Bacterial or fungal infections
- Infections with certain parasites
The following are some additional causes of persistent hoarseness:
- Cancer
- Vocal cord paralysis, which can be brought on by cancer, nerve disorders, chest or neck injuries, surgically induced nerve damage, or other medical conditions
- voicing cords bending
Risk factors
Laryngitis risk factors are as follows:
- Having a respiratory infection,as a sinus infection, bronchitis, or cold
- Exposure to irritating substances,such as alcohol consumption, stomach acid, cigarette smoke, or chemicals at work
- Overusing your voice,by babbling, shouting, singing, or speaking excessively loudly
Complications
The infection may spread to additional respiratory tract organs in some cases of laryngitis brought on by an infection.
Prevention
Keeping your vocal cords from becoming dry or itchy
Avoid smoking
Limit alcohol and caffeine.
Drink plenty of water.
Keep spicy foods out of your diet
Include a variety of healthy foods in your diet.
Avoid clearing your throat
Avoid upper respiratory infections.Avoid contact with those who are contagious with upper respiratory infections like colds and wash your hands frequently.
HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT
Aconitumif you have a dry cough and laryngitis that develops after getting a cold.
Allium cepa. For hoarseness accompanied by a cold, transparent, watery discharge.
Argenticum nitricum. For laryngitis that may be triggered by shouting or singing in anxious, restless people.
Hepar sulphuricumFor laryngitis that worsens in the morning and has a barking cough.
Kali bichromicumThis remedy is best suited for people with a tickling sensation in the back of the throat and symptoms that get worse after drinking, such as laryngitis with a cough that is characterized by stringy yellow mucus.
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