Laryngitis
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Laryngitis
- Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords.
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- Almost all cases are viral and will not be cured with antibiotics.
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- It can be caused by a viral infection, vocal cord strain (screaming), or irritation.
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- It frequently occurs in conjunction with other respiratory infections.
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- Symptoms include hoarseness or loss of voice, sore throat, and dysphagia (difficult swallowing).
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- Treatment methods include rest, limited voice use, fluids, corticosteroids (to decrease vocal cord swelling), and salt water gargles.
