Question 1

how long does laryngitis take to make voice go away?

Accepted Answer

By swelling: It causes swelling and inflamation of the larynx and causes the traditional hoarseness associated with laryngitis.

Question 2

how long does it take to regain your voice after laryngitis?

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Possibly 1-2 weeks.: Many things, like throat infections/viral infections can cause laryngitis.  It takes time to recover the voice, like 1+ weeks, and it recovers usually when the illness subsides/resolves.  You might benefit from a visit to an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat doctor) for vocal cord/speech therapy, or see your regular doctor for correct direction.

Question 3

how long does it take to recover your voice after having laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

4-12 weeks: If can take about 4-8 weeks for the voice to fully recover after laryngitis.  If you are a smoker, it can take much longer.

Question 4

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 5

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

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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 6

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 7

what tests do i need to take to determine the cause of laryngitis? my voice has been hoarse for a few weeks and is not improving. if i go to the doctor to get it checked out, what type of doctor should i see and what kind tests do they perform?

Accepted Answer

Longstanding : Longstanding hoarseness is a concerning warning sign, particularly if you smoke.  This condition is best evaluated by an ENT physician, though you may have to see your personal physician first to get a referral.  Typically a physical examination will be done and most likely a direct visualization of your throat will be done using a small endoscope.  You should have this evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 8

what can i take to speed up recovery from laryngitis? i've had hoarseness from screaming and yelling at concerts many times. is there anything i can take to make my voice come back quicker, like vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Vocal : Vocal abuse is a common cause of hoarseness.  Normally voice rest is the best way to help the recovery.  Get plenty of fluids (water) to keep the cords lubricated.  If the damage is exacerbated by acid reflux intot he throat area, some antiacid medications may be needed.  If it is painful and does not recover after several days, you should get it checked.  Some people are at risk of a small bleed on the vocal cord (hematoma) that may need evaluation and treatment by an otolaryngologist (ent).

Question 9

can you permanently lose your voice from laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: No. But can make it worse by talking, alcohol, smoking, exposure to airborne chemicals, etc. If persists greater than weeks , need to have ENT evaluate.

Question 10

how do you make your voice strong again after laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Speech therapy.: Many things, like throat infections/viral infections can cause laryngitis.  It takes time to recover the voice, like 1+ weeks, and it recovers usually when the illness subsides/resolves.  You might benefit from a visit to an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat doctor) for vocal cord/speech therapy, or see your regular doctor for correct direction.

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