I have laringitus and have had it for two weeks what can i do to get my voice back? i have been taking mucinex (guaifenesin) dm and advil congestion relief , and on my last pill of azithromycin , halls cough drops , and nothing has helped yet.

If : If after 2 weeks without any other symptoms you have not improved, 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. Good luck!

Did you have cough?: If you had cough and congestion as well as developing laryngitis, most cases are caused by a virus, and many Colleges are advocating not giving antibiotics, because they will have no effect. Dextromethorphan in mucinex DM may cause side effects, and the guaifenesin is no better than a placebo. If you had URI symptoms, a short course of prednisone will bring your voice back quickly.