BY BILALSTEVENMATEO what is it inflammation of the larynx typically resulting in huskiness or loss of the voice harsh breathing and a painful cough Causes of laryngitis include upper respiratory infection or ID: 487754
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Laryngitis
BY: BILAL,STEVEN,MATEOSlide2
what is it???
inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in huskiness or loss of the voice, harsh breathing, and a painful cough.
Causes of laryngitis include upper respiratory infection or
cold
; overuse of the voice box by talking, singing, or shouting. Most of the time, it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks.
Chronic symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer.Slide3
causes???
Colds
or the
flu
. This is the most common cause.
Acid reflux
, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Overuse of your voice, such as cheering at a sports event.
Irritation, such as from
allergies
or smoke.
Use of
inhaled steroid
medicines (such as those used to treat
asthma
).
Problems with the way you talk or sing.
Acid reflux
is the most common cause of chronic laryngitis. But chronic laryngitis may be caused by more severe problems such as
nerve damage
, sores,
polyps
,
cancer
, or hard and thick lumps (nodules) on your vocal cords. Slide4
Symptoms
The main symptom of laryngitis is hoarseness. Your voice may sound raspy, be deeper than normal, or break now and then. You may lose your voice completely. Other symptoms may include a dry or
sore throat
,
coughing
, and trouble swallowing.