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Rest your voice, rest your body, do not speak or whisper, and if you have another condition that caused the laryngitis, such as bronchitis, get medical treatment for that. If your laryngitis was caused by smoke inhalation, however, such as if you had been in a building that was on fire, go to the hospital emergency dept at once.
Here's the general rundown on it: Laryngitis itself is not usually all that dangerous, if you take good care of yourself.
And it itself is not contagious, but if the condition is caused by a contagious illness, such as bronchitis, strep throat, or influenza (the flu), those can be transmitted. Sometimes, however, people can develop laryngitis just from overusing the vocal cords. In that case, it cannot be transmitted.
If you have it, you should rest your voice; do not speak if you can help it, but don't whisper because that'll actually irritate your vocal cords more. If you only have laryngitis, you probably don't need bed rest, but if you try to continue your activities and find you actually feel terrible, heed your body and rest!
Stay hydrated. Fluids are definitely important. Don't drink anything that irritates the throat!
If you have the type of laryngitis that comes from another illness, such as influenza (the flu), bronchitis, pneumonia, or strep throat, you should not only be on bed rest but under a physician's care. If you have a bacterial infection you probably need an antibiotic, but viral infections are not treatable that way.
If you have the type of simple laryngitis that comes from overuse of your voice, resting your voice and sucking on cough drops or hard candies or even Sucrets (but read the label first!) will help, plus things like popsicles and ice cream.
But one caveat: if you suddenly find you are having severe difficulty getting your breath in, and have to struggle to get enough air, go to your nearest hospital ED, because, though extremely rare, that condition would be a life-threatening emergency. Very rarely, the laryngeal tissues can swell sufficiently to block the windpipe, or, even more rarely, the epiglottis (located just above the larynx), will become inflamed too and block the breathing passage (windpipe, trachea). If you suffer from Asthma or have a very narrow windpipe, this can complicate things.
Take care of yourself and you'll soon be well.
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What is the quickest and most painless laryngitis treatment?
The quickest and best way to treat laryngitis is to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, so you don't get dehydrated. Taking ibuprofen may relieve headache or fever.
What are my treatment options for laryngitis?
Treatment options for laryngitis typically include resting the voice, avoiding irritants like smoking or excessive talking, staying hydrated, and using over-the-counter pain relievers or throat lozenges. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe medications such as antibiotics (if a bacterial infection is present) or corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Voice therapy may also be recommended for chronic laryngitis.
What is the differents between bacterial laryngitis and viral laryngitis?
To understand the difference between bacterial laryngitis and viral, we must first have a good understanding of the difference between bacteria and viruses. Bacteria are living single celled-organisms that can live outside of a living host and multiply on surfaces such as telephones, door handles, counters, etc. Bacteria infect a host and reproduce in order to multiply. Viruses are non-living organisms that infect a host and then "reprogram" the host's cells to do the job of producing more virus. The difference between bacterial laryngitis and viral laryngitis, is bacterial laryngitis is not systemic, meaning that it only attacks one area of the body particularly the larynx (voice box) or immediate surrounding areas of the throat. Whereas viral laryngitis is systemic meaning that it causes other symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, sneezing, coughing, etc. The more "cold-like" symptoms you have, the less likely you are to have the bacterial version of laryngitis. Also, the presence of a fever points more towards bacterial laryngitis than viral. Bacterial laryngitis is highly contagious where viral is not. Bacterial laryngitis can be spread very easily to others because it is an airborne bacteria. So if you suspect that you have the bacterial version of laryngitis, stay away from others and take precautions such as washing your hands and using antibacterial hand sanitizers. The treatment of viral laryngitis is lots of hot, clear fluids such as tea and chicken broth and plenty of rest. Whereas the treatment of bacterial laryngitis is antibiotics perscribed from your doctor.
When was Laryngitis - Glee - created?
Laryngitis - Glee - was created on 2010-05-11.
Can you catch laryngitis?
Not directly. But I could catch a cold, which could cause laryngitis.
What to do for a cat with laryngitis?
My cat has laryngitis too and we are going to take it to the vet and get the best answer from them.
What is the definition of laryngitis?
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, leading to a hoarse voice, difficulty speaking, and sometimes sore throat or cough. It is usually caused by viral infections or overuse of the voice, and typically resolves on its own with rest and hydration.
Who is the director for Glee Laryngitis?
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon directed the Laryngitis episode of Glee. This was his first episode that he has directed. The Laryngitis episode was written by the creator Ryan Murphy.
What the correct code for acute and chronic laryngitis?
ICD 9 CM Code for Acute Laryngitis- 464.00 ICD 9 CM Code for Chronic Laryngitis- 476.0
What is the inflammation of the voicebox is called?
This is also known as laryngitis, Laryngitis is usually caused by a virus or occurs in people who overuse their voice. Occasionally, a person may develop laryngitis from bacterial infections, and rarely, from infections such as tuberculosis,syphilis, or a fungal infection.
Laryngitis belongs to what body system?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the larynx which is part of the respiratory system.
What foods can't you eat when you have laryngitis?
You can eat any food when you have laryngitis. There is no food you can't eat.
