Question 1

what are the after effects of laryngitis?

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Laryngitis: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx which contain the vocal cords. It is almost exclusively caused by viral infections. In nearly all cases it will resolve completely with no lasting effects. An exception is, if you stress your voice before it is normal it can lead to chronic inflammation and nodules or scarring of the vocal cords resulting in a chronic hoarse voice.

Question 2

does air conditioner effects on laryngitis?

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Maybe, maybe not: Laryngitis symptoms are usually caused by viruses, but allergies, stomach reflux, etc..., can also cause symptoms. Cool, moist air can improve symptoms (vs. Warm, dry air). An air conditioner cools the air, but also dries the air, so it is hard to say how much help an a/c would offer. Also, old or dirty a/c air can have molds, dust, etc..., that can cause allergy symptoms and make things worse.

Question 3

prescribed prednisone for asthma/laryngitis. 4 day dose: 40mg on day 1, then 30, 20mg, and 10mg. i am very worried about side effects. should i be?

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NO: This is an appropriate taper. Some side effects may be nervousness or insomnia. possible gastritis. Always take this medicine on a full stomach.

Question 4

how to know if i have laryngitis?

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Voice change: Voice is hoarse and changed.
Diagnosis by ENT endoscopy.
     if doesn't improve quickly.

Question 5

what is laryngitis and how can it be caught?

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Multple causes: Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal folds causing hoarseness.  However, the term laryngitis is really a non specific term meaning hoarseness or roughness of the sound of the voice.  As such, the causes of hoarseness are multiple and include infection, nodule, polyp, granuloma (gerd) and even tumor.  The diagnosis can be found if a doctor looks at your larynx with a scope.  It is not caught.

Question 6

is laryngitis contagious?

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

Question 7

can stress cause laryngitis?

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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 8

does dust agrivate laryngitis?

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

Question 9

is there any cure for laryngitis?

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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.

Question 10

can laryngitis be a symptom of stress?

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.

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