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- Laryngitis is an inflammation of the vocal cords causing speech to become hoarse and/or whisperlike, and often inaudible.
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- Hoarseness
- Whisperlike voice or loss of voice
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- Viruses -- Influenza A and B, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Rhinovirus are some of the viruses that may cause this condition.
- Bacteria such as Hemophilus influenzae, beta-hemolytic streptococcus, and
Moraxella catarrhalis
- Inhalation of smoke, chemicals, and excessive use of voice
- Acid Reflux
- Allergies
- Aging
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- Throat check for pharyngitis (infection)
- Neck checked for stridor (wheezing sound heard by stethoscope)
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- Avoid loud speech, such as shouting or singing
- Humidifiers (cool mist better) and steam (cool to warm, not hot) can help.
- Avoid smoking, recreational drugs, and alcohol
- Increase fluids
- If severe, physicians will often instruct a person not to speak at all for the next few days.
- If Hemophilus influenza or Moxarella catarrhalis are suspected, antibiotics will most likely be prescribed.
- Symptoms usually resolve in fewer than seven days in most individuals.
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