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It's called that because the larynx is the "voice box" -- the vocal chords that produce sound. Laryngitis inflames it in one of two ways: via infection of some sort, or from overuse of the voice. In the latter case, since no fever or illness is present, it is simply necessary to rest your voice. But in the former, much more common case of getting laryngitis from another illness, take it seriously, see a doctor, and stay in bed. You may need antibiotics. Signs of bilateral viral pneumonia should be considered a medical emergency because it's almost always lethal.
Acid reflux (erosive GERD) can also cause laryngitis.
Rarely, a person with laryngitis can asphyxiate to death because the windpipe is obstructed completely by the swelling in the mucous membranes in the throat. To prevent this, a breathing tube may be inserted; if it has already happened, a tracheostomy is required.
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When did Rachel Berry lose her voice?
Rachel Berry (who is played by Lea Michele) loses her voice in a season one episode called, Laryngitis
Name a reason someone's voice might sound funny?
illness helium puberty drunk accent just woke
What is a voice coil?
a voice coil is the electromagnet that causes a speaker horn to move in response to the electrical impulses received from the amplifier.
Name a reason why some body voice might sound funny?
illness puberty drunk justwoke up. helium
Who created the voice tv show?
It originated in the Netherlands where it was called The Voice of Holland
What causes loss of voice?
laryngitis http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002361/
Is laryngitis caused by a fungal infection?
Laryngitis is the name given for inflammation of the voice box or larynx. It is not a specific disease and can have several causes. A fungal infection could be one of these causes but it is normally a bacterial or viral infection that causes these symptoms.
What characterizes laryngitis?
In laryngitis, the tissues below the level of the epiglottis are swollen and inflamed. This causes swelling around the area of the vocal cords, so that they cannot vibrate normally. A hoarse sound to the voice is very characteristic of laryngitis.
What would you lose if you had laryngitis?
If you had laryngitis, you would lose your voice or experience hoarseness, difficulty speaking, and a sore throat. Laryngitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx) that can make your voice sound raspy or weak.
How is laryngitis transmitted?
Laryngitis is an illness of the throat involving swollen vocal chords, pain, and losing one's voice. It is most often passed via virus, but can also be caused by bacteria and extreme strain on the vocal chords.
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.
What is a larynigtis?
Laryngitis is a condition of where your voice box( larynx) becomes inflammed which causes your voice to sound raspy or hoarse. I know this because I've had this condition before.
Is it possable to stutter with laryngitis?
Laryngitis usually just causes a hoarse or raspy voice, but if one totally loses his voice a person who usually stutters would not be able to talk at all. The stutter would come back as soon as the laryngitis was treated. Some people who stutter find that they don't stutter when they whisper, change the tone of their voice, or when using an accent such as when being a character in a play.
Loss of voice for 2 weeks?
The medical condition where you lose your voice is called laryngitis. This is an inflammation of the voice box and often mimics the common cold until you lose your voice.
When did Rachel Berry lose her voice?
Rachel Berry (who is played by Lea Michele) loses her voice in a season one episode called, Laryngitis
Laryngitis belongs to what body system?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the larynx which is part of the respiratory system.
What is differential diagnosis of hoarsenes of voice?
laryngitis
