{"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

What Causes Laryngitis?<\/h2>\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

What Are the Symptoms of Laryngitis?<\/h2>\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

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How Is Laryngitis Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Treatment for laryngitis\ndepends on what is causing your symptoms. To find this out, your doctor will\nreview your medical history and complete a physical exam. In order for your\ndoctor to get a better look at your larynx, a laryngoscopy will be performed.\nThere are two ways to perform a laryngoscopy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One involves a light and a\nseries of mirrors, once positioned correctly your doctor is able to see down\nyour throat. The second type is the preferred method and involves inserting an\nendoscope through your nose or mouth. The endoscope is a thin flexible tube\nwith a light and a camera on the end. Either of these versions will allow your\ndoctor to take a closer look and watch how your vocal cords react when you\nspeak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home remedies are often the\nbest treatment for laryngitis, especially when it\u2019s acute. Your main priority\nshould be resting your voice, using it only when absolutely necessary.\nAttempting to speak while suffering from laryngitis can result in permanent\ndamage of your vocal cords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep hydrated by drinking plenty\nof fluids and avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can lead to dehydration. A warm\nsaltwater gargle several times a day can help relieve discomfort. Stay away\nfrom cigarettes, which can cause irritation and may worsen your condition.  <\/p>\n\n\n

Call Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center<\/span> at (541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Laryngitis is swelling and irritation of the larynx (voice box). It causes hoarseness and, in some cases, voice loss. It can be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-lasting), but is usually the result of a temporary viral infection or vocal strain and clears up quickly. Persistent laryngitis that lasts longer than two weeks could be a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":469,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","locid":"","rating":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/477"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=477"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/477\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}