Question 1

is laryngitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: Laryngitis is usually caused by a virus, this virus is spread just as easily as the common cold.

Question 2

can laryngitis be contagious? my friend has laryngitis. can i catch it from them?

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Yes: Laryngitis is usually caused by an upper respiratory virus just like the common cold.  It can be spread from person to person.

Question 3

my daughter has laryngitis, i was told its contagious, but i'm wondering how soon will i know if i've been infected? and what to look out for (symptom

Accepted Answer

Acute Laryngitis: Is a viral illness, when viruses infect larynx, there is barking cough, hoarseness of voice, sometimes loss of voice, low grade fever. It is a disease of children, adults are not affected that much. If adult gets, milder similar symptoms occur. Treatment: humidified air/steam inhalation, more fluid intake, can use Vicks in vaporizer. Keep her home, keep other children away to prevent spread.

Question 4

if i have laryngitis and swollen glands, is this contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is: Yes, it is contagious.  The causes can be viral or bacterial.  Most common cause is a viral infection.

Question 5

how contagious is laryngitis after 5 days. voice is clear (painful talking though.) i have an easter dinner coming up - caught a cold/virus 9 days ago?

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Contagious?: People are most contagious with their viral illness early in their illness than late.  By five days you are most likely not very contagious.

If you have symptoms it should not prevent your activities. I would just advise good hand washing and keeping your lips to yourself.

Question 6

how long are you contagious when you have laringitis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: If it's caused by a bacterial or viral infection then you were likely already the most contagious before you developed the laryngitis when the runny nose,headache,cough,and sore throat were occurring. If caused by overuse or gastroesophogeal reflux then you're not contagious at all. Always make sure to wash hands frequently when sick with upper respiratory bugs to prevent transmission.

Question 7

i have layrngitis but without a fever. is it still contagious?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: Laryngitis can be contagious with or without fever whether it bacterial or viral in origin.

Question 8

can stress cause laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely : General stress can strain your voice, as tension in the muscles of the neck and upper body can change the shape of the larynx slightly, and can cause the vocal cords to constrict. This can change the voice so that it becomes higher than usual.www.throatproblems. Pt sd can also cause loss of ability to speak as a form of conversion disorder that may require an abreactive approach to get the voice back.

Question 9

does dust agrivate laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Dust laryngitis: It certainly can aggravate laryngitis and can even cause laryngitis.

Question 10

is there any cure for laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Depends on cause.  Most laryngitis occurs with a cold, which means it 's viral.  It will improve with time.  Some laryngitis is bacterial, but less common.  An antibiotic would be used.  Some chronic laryngitis could be due to reflux or allergy, and so would be treated with proton pump inhibitors or allergy medications.

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If i have laryngitis and swollen glands, is this contagious?

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I have layrngitis but without a fever. is it still contagious?

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