Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

is it possible for flonase to cause voice hoarseness or laryngitis?  my voice seems to be getting hoarse after a couple days and i think i noticed a similar problem last year when i tried flonase.

Accepted Answer

Not usually: But the condition you are trying to treat may cause problem.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

how can i get my voice back after laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

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 7

i've had laryngitis twice in five years and once when i was about 8 and now i have no higher voice and it cuts out all the time. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It is not normal: Step 1 is to make sure your GERD is optimally controlled.  If not, and you have been taking appropriate medication, it may be time to have an endoscopy.  Notably, Percocet can exacerbate GERD by slowing stomach emptying time.  Step 2 may be to have the vocal cords visualized by ENT (another scope).  Afterward, you may benefit from voice therapy.  Finally, rule out allergic asthma/rhinitis

Question 8

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 9

i delevoped laryngitis without knowledge and ive had it for 4 years now. my throat is constantly mucus covered and i have a hoarse voice. please help?

Accepted Answer

Singer's nodule: You might have problem with vocal cord....nodule. That causes hoarseness. damage to cord a more rarer disease, nerve damage can cause it. See a ENT doctor for evaluation...

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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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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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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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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Is it possible for flonase to cause voice hoarseness or laryngitis? my voice seems to be getting hoarse after a couple days and i think i noticed a similar problem last year when i tried flonase.

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

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How can i get my voice back after laryngitis?

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I've had laryngitis twice in five years and once when i was about 8 and now i have no higher voice and it cuts out all the time. is that normal?

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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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I delevoped laryngitis without knowledge and ive had it for 4 years now. my throat is constantly mucus covered and i have a hoarse voice. please help?

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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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