Laryngitis: definition, symptoms,cause and natural treatment

Also called the sore throat, laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx. It often manifests after an episode of nasopharyngitis with a cough, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing.

Is laryngitis contagious?

The transmission of laryngitis occurs by: by direct contact, person to person, by postilions, kissing, by talking, or by hands; indirectly, by objects soiled by saliva: toys, cutlery, bathroom linen.

Symptoms of laryngitis

Laryngitis can last for a short time (acute) or be persistent (chronic). The main symptoms are hoarseness and loss of voice.
The symptoms of laryngitis vary depending on its severity. Usually, it results in hoarseness or loss of voice, a dry cough, itching in the throat. In addition, it may also be characterized by difficulty in swallowing and the need to clear the throat.

How do you get laryngitis?

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The most noticeable causes are viral or bacterial origin, that is to say, a cold, flu, bronchitis. In short, an infection that would affect the throat from near or far. In association with other factors such as cigarette smoke, alcohol, dust, or humidity Inflammation of the larynx caused by vocal strain, irritation, or infection The most common cause of laryngitis is a viral infection.

Acute laryngitis often goes away on its own. In the case of chronic laryngitis, the treatment is aimed at tackling the underlying disease, for example, heartburn or smoking. Discover some recipes and natural treatments to cure the ailment.

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How to treat laryngitis?

The medical treatment of laryngitis intervenes only when it has difficulty in breathing associated with the dead voice and barking cough. Most of the time, laryngitis heals on its own in less than a week.

Which treatment to consider?

• Erysimum-based lozenges, to relieve the throat;
• anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen), to decrease inflammation of the larynx;
• cough syrups (codeine, pholcodine ..): the cough indeed maintains inflammation;

Treatment of childhood laryngitis

In the case that the disease becomes, the medical treatment of laryngitis involves corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory drugs that decrease the edema of the larynx. Corticosteroids are taken by mouth over a very short period of time.

Laryngitis can be treated with warm compresses

Natural Treatment

• The water vapor that emerges from the bowl where the compresses are prepared is beneficial for the throat. Applying hot compresses to the neck gradually soothes the irritation. And the moisture produced helps calm the cough
• Inhale steam over a bowl of hot water or while taking a hot shower. Rest your voice as much as possible. But don't whisper because it puts more strain on the vocal cords than a normal voice. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration (but avoid alcohol and caffeine)
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How To Treat Grandma's Laryngitis Remedy?

Taking eucalyptus tea, for example, 4 to 5 times a day is a very good remedy to calm the inflammation of the larynx. Adding it to your honey herbal tea will soften your throat and will also sweeten it.

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How to treat chronic laryngitis?

If the disease is very bothersome on a daily basis, corticosteroids may be prescribed to effectively relieve laryngitis. "In chronic laryngitis, the aggravating factors are also stopped or treated (gastroesophageal reflux), and surgery may be necessary to remove the lesion