How do you get laryngitis?

Answer 1

Well, you have to make sure that you try not to speak as much. Even whispering can cause harm to the larynx. Make sure to drink lots of fluids and when you need to talk, use head or hand motions or body language. You can speak softly, but whatever you do, DO NOT WHISPER. Breathe through your nose to prevent dryness. Avoid smoke, smoking and airbone allergents. This can agitate the larnyx more. Avoid talking as much as possible. The more you talk, the longer it takes for the illness to get treated. Gargle with salt and water very well. In fact, if you are a singer on tour, I highly recommend, take care of the illness first because it could become permanent and or, develop into cancer. Prescribinng medications may help. Do not use mouth rinses with alcohol! Depending on the type of laryngitis you have, you may wantto talk to your doctor. The sentences I underlined are ones you should focus on.

Note: Just out of curiosity, if this is Jordin Sparks sending this question, feel better. Make sure to follow the guidelines I underlined. They are essential to fast recovery, but even so, the fastest recover is about 3 to 4 weeks. How I knew: This question was posted recently and had not been asnwered yet. If not, whoever is affected with this illness, follow the same guidelines and feel better! =)

>>> NEW UPDATE: I checked on the internet and YouTube and there was this person afflicted with laryngitis who has her's completely gone in 1 week. You may become one of them so if your on tour, do not quit touring.

Note from fellow singer 3 words...Throat Coat Tea.

Find a steam room, after getting out of steam room , hot bath or shower, vicks back, chest, throat while the pores are open. DON'T Talk period until it is completely gone.. Hard I know, but it's your voice and it can become more "fragile" if you push it. Enjoy the internal stillness!!

I am GP and was looking this up out of interest. I saw the comment above that laryngitis can lead to cancer. THIS IS NOT TRUE. It is true however that if you are hoarse for 3 weeks or more, it could be an early sign of throat cancer. It could also be chronic laryngitis which is NOT CANCER and is treatable. If you are hoarse for 3 weeks or more you should see your Doctor Who may want to refer you to an ENT surgeon (or ENT specialist GP) to look at your vocal cords, to make sure it isn't a cancer.

Throat cancer is treatable if caught early so remember this advice.

I agree that not talking, inhaling steam and drinking plenty of fluids is the best advice to improve your recovery rates. This can prevent acute (short term) laryngitis from becoming chronic (long term).

Answer 2

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords). The scientific name is Larynx bacillus.

Causes

• viral infection
• bacterial or fungal infection
• inflammation due to overuse of the vocal cords
• excessive coughing1

  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laryngitis

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Answer 3

Laryngitis can be caused by Allergies, viruses or bacteria. Allergic and viral laryngitis usually resolve on their own within a few days. However, bacterial infections require a prescription for antibiotics such as penicillin, azithromyocin or quinolones depending on the kind of infection you may have. This usually requires an encounter with a physician. Over the counter remedies such as decongestants will provide symptomatic relief but will not cure the infection. Reoccurring attacks of laryngitis may indicate problems with the vocal cords or tumor, especially in smokers. These cases require a visit to a ENT physician for a consultation and possible laryngoscopy.

Answer 4

The person with an underactive thyroid could be prescribed a thyroid hormone supplement. An individual with tubercular laryngitis is treated with a combination of medications used to treat classic TB.

Answer 5

With most cases of laryngitis, home treatment is all that you need. Try to rest your voice, add moisture to the air in your home with a humidifier or vaporizer, and drink plenty of fluids. Don't smoke, and stay away from other people‰Ûªs smoke.

Answer 6

Go to the doctors as soon as you think you show signs of the symptons, you will most likely be given something like antibiotics.

Answer 7

Have lots of warm drinks and try not to talk too much because it strains your throat