I have had laryngitis for the past 13 days. i had an appointment with my dr, who said just allergies. i have no other symptoms, only that by the end of a typical work day, tired, and throat a little sore due to using voice all day. is this normal for al

After : After 2 weeks without any other symptoms, you may want to look into other reasons for your laryngitis. There are number functional and anatomical problems that can cause prolonged laryngitis such as: - otherwise silent reflux related changes, - vocal fold hemorrhage (broken blood vessels), - muscle tension dysphonia, - benign or malignant growths (especially if you are a smoker) these can be diagnosed via a laryngoscopic exam performed by an otolaryngologist otherwise known as an ear nose and throat doctor. If your laryngitis persists, you may want to have your doctor recommend a specialist who has the tools to complete a more thorough exam.

Allergies : Allergies may cause voice issues. A vocal cord polyp may also be the cause. If you had allergies i would expect mucus, congestion and certain signs seen on examination. Vocal cord polyps may be starting to form and cause symptoms after straining your voice by talking for a long time or raising your voice.