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Laryngitis

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A condition leading to the inflammation of the larynx that can cause symptoms of hoarseness or pain.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Respiratory tract infections • Laryngeal diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be managed without a doctor visit

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Body locations

Neck (front)

Types of

Croup
Condition

Symptoms

Malaise
Fever
Fatigue
Runny nose
Cough
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Laryngitis
Antibiotic
Cough suppressant
Analgesia
Mucolytic
Steroids

Other treatments

Supportive care
Vocal hygiene

Tests

Sputum gram stain and culture
Complete blood count
Nasopharynx culture

Risk factors

Personal

Recent travel
Exposure to sick contact
Asbestos exposure
Eating crabs/crayfish

Family history of Laryngitis

Viral illness in past 3 weeks

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