Question 1

how can i get my voice back after laryngitis?

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Depends: Majority of the time, the voice will fully recover after a bout of acute laryngitis.  If it does not, i would encourage having your throat and vocal cords examined to rule out any other worrisome pathology, especially if you are a smoker.

Question 2

laryngitis, what can i take or do from home to get my voice back and loosen flem/mucus. loosing voice?

Accepted Answer

See below: Rest your voice, drinking plenty of fluid---tea with honey is great, Mucinex (guaifenesin) sometimes helps with mucus.  If no improvement, see your doctor.

Question 3

after laryngitis, how long before you usually get your voice back?

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Laryngitis: Everyone heals at different rates, the best way to help get your voice back when the cords are inflammed from infection is voice rest.  No talking!

Question 4

i currently have laryngitis & it comes the same time evry year. i sing in choir & our concert is 10/7/2012. i have a solo. how can i get back voice?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: As soon as possible, you will need to see an ENT doctor who has a strong interest in voice.   Ent needs to visualize your vocal cords to determine if there are any nodules or lesions that may be affecting the quality of your voice.  It is possible you could make your singing and talking voice worse if you don't seek a medical opinion 1st. If it is simple laryngitis, there are ways to get you ready.

Question 5

i had a cold 4 weeks ago and lost my voice pretty bad. my voice came back but i get very hoarse easily (intermittently, usually triggered if i talk a lot or drink alcohol). is it normal for laryngitis to last this long?

Accepted Answer

: That would not be common.  Ask about reflux. If you use y0ur voice a lot it may be hanging on I assume you do not smoke.

Question 6

hi, i have laryngitis due to upper resp. inf.
i am performing at a major event on monday and need my voice back. can i take solupred? what dose?

Accepted Answer

Mgt.: I would suggest soothing warm liquids and honey. If you have a cough, please see your physician.

Question 7

how long will it take for my voice to come back after laryngitis ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Acute laryngitis by definition lasts less than 3 weeks, its origin can be infectious or non-infectious, chronic conditions are  more difficult to treat and happen mostly to middle age folks. Your voice should start to improve within a week, but can take much longer, depending on the cause...

Question 8

i get laryngitis about twice a year. is that abnormal? i work in a profession where i need my voice. how do you cure this?

Accepted Answer

One at a time: 1) depends on how much you use, or overuse, your voice.
2) if you need your voice you must do everything necessary to protect it.    Please don't smoke, get plenty of rest, and see an ENT surgeon as needed - you don't necessarily need surgery but you probably need an evaluation including a scope to take a look at your vocal cords.

Question 9

is it common to have laryngitis everytime i get a cold... i recently has globus due to stress and now i have lost my voice for the 4th time this year?

Accepted Answer

Reflux?: See ENT or internist to rule out a severe case of gastroesophaheal reflux which can be asymptomatic except for recurrent bouts of sore throat. Heartburns, slow digestion, and bloating may be hints pointing to the diagnosis. A throat exam can tell you if the problem is reflux. Otherwise get checked for strep

Question 10

i had laryngitis a month ago and now whenever i just get slightly cold, my voice gets hoarse and i can't talk. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

: You should see an ENT doctor for a direct laryngoscopy. Hoarseness with a viral laryngitis is not uncommon but your case with frequent relapse with cold exposure is abnormal so laryngeal lesion should be ruled out with exam.

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Laryngitis, what can i take or do from home to get my voice back and loosen flem/mucus. loosing voice?

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After laryngitis, how long before you usually get your voice back?

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I currently have laryngitis & it comes the same time evry year. i sing in choir & our concert is 10/7/2012. i have a solo. how can i get back voice?

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I had a cold 4 weeks ago and lost my voice pretty bad. my voice came back but i get very hoarse easily (intermittently, usually triggered if i talk a lot or drink alcohol). is it normal for laryngitis to last this long?

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Hi, i have laryngitis due to upper resp. inf. i am performing at a major event on monday and need my voice back. can i take solupred? what dose?

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How long will it take for my voice to come back after laryngitis ?

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I get laryngitis about twice a year. is that abnormal? i work in a profession where i need my voice. how do you cure this?

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Is it common to have laryngitis everytime i get a cold... i recently has globus due to stress and now i have lost my voice for the 4th time this year?

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I had laryngitis a month ago and now whenever i just get slightly cold, my voice gets hoarse and i can't talk. why is this happening?

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