{"id":477,"date":"2018-11-21T10:14:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/throat\/laryngitis\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T10:03:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T18:03:36","slug":"laryngitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/ent-services\/throat\/laryngitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Laryngitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Laryngitis is swelling and\nirritation of the larynx (voice box). It causes hoarseness and, in some cases,\nvoice loss. It can be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-lasting), but is\nusually the result of a temporary viral infection or vocal strain and clears up\nquickly. Persistent laryngitis that lasts longer than two weeks could be a sign\nof a serious condition and should be evaluated by a doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your vocal cords, located\ninside the larynx, work by opening and closing, forming sounds when they\nvibrate. But when they become inflamed sounds are distorted, making your voice\nsound hoarse and \u2013 in some cases \u2013 indiscernible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can be caused by a\nnumber of factors including colds and viral infections, allergies, misuse of\nthe voice, bacterial infections, acid reflux, sinus infections, vocal cord\nlesions and smoking. A certain degree of hoarseness is common as we age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hoarseness is the main\nsymptom associated with laryngitis. Your voice can take on a raspy or breathy\nquality, may be deeper than usual and can break or crack. Some people lose\ntheir voice altogether. In addition to hoarseness, you may experience a dry or\nsore throat, coughing and difficulty swallowing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n