{"id":121,"date":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collincountyent.fm1.dev\/ent\/laryngitis\/"},"modified":"2023-07-19T16:25:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T16:25:38","slug":"laryngitis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/laryngitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Laryngitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Long Does Laryngitis Last?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Acute laryngitis is typically the result of vocal strains or viral and bacterial infections. It typically resolves on its own, but until then, you can improve your symptoms by drinking fluids and resting your voice. Chronic laryngitis can be caused by chronic sinusitis, acid reflux, inhaling irritants like allergens or chemicals, smoking, overusing your voice or alcohol use, and is more likely to require medical intervention.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Does an ENT Fix a Deviated Septum?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"In many cases, our otolaryngologist will start with the goal of helping you manage your symptoms. Options include prescribing decongestants, antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays. Though this route is often successful at treating swollen mucus membranes, it will not correct the deviated septum itself.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is Laryngitis Diagnosed and Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"During your appointment, our ENT will discuss your medical history, your symptoms and the impact they\u2019re having on your daily activities. They\u2019ll also perform a physical exam. This will potentially include a laryngoscopy, during which time your doctor will use a light and mirror to view the back of your throat. This single procedure is often all that\u2019s needed for an ENT to discover the cause of your symptoms. Treatment for chronic laryngitis will depend on what\u2019s causing it. Your doctor might recommend limiting smoking or alcohol consumption or treatment for chronic sinusitis. If you have a bacterial infection, they may prescribe antibiotics, and if your vocal cords are inflamed, they might prescribe corticosteroids.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/laryngitis-hoarseness-1536x1025.jpeg\" alt=\"Side view of a man holding his throat with his mouth slightly open.\" class=\"wp-image-698\" title=\"laryngitis-hoarseness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/laryngitis-hoarseness-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/laryngitis-hoarseness-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/laryngitis-hoarseness.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Laryngitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s frustrating to be in the middle of a presentation at work or a conversation with friends and lose your voice. One cause of this is laryngitis, which occurs when your larynx, or voice box, becomes inflamed. When the vocal cords become inflamed, they swell, which causes the sounds they produce to become distorted. This leads to your voice sounding raspy or hoarse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re exhibiting signs of laryngitis, our team at Collin County ENT is here to help you get your voice back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Laryngitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Losing your voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoarseness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore or dry throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does Laryngitis Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute laryngitis is typically the result of vocal strains or viral and bacterial infections. It typically resolves on its own, but until then, you can improve your symptoms by drinking fluids and resting your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic laryngitis can be caused by chronic sinusitis, <a href=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/acid-reflux\/\">acid reflux<\/a>, inhaling irritants like allergens or chemicals, smoking, overusing your voice or alcohol use, and is more likely to require medical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Laryngitis Diagnosed and Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During your appointment, our <a href=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/ent\/\">ear, nose, and throat doctor<\/a> will discuss your medical history, your symptoms and the impact they\u2019re having on your daily activities. They\u2019ll also perform a physical exam. This will potentially include a laryngoscopy, during which time your doctor will use a light and mirror to view the back of your throat. This single procedure is often all that\u2019s needed for an ENT to discover the cause of your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for chronic laryngitis will depend on what\u2019s causing it. Your doctor might recommend limiting smoking or alcohol consumption or treatment for <a href=\"https:\/\/collincountyent.com\/allergist\/sinusitis\/\">chronic sinusitis<\/a>. If you have a bacterial infection, they may prescribe antibiotics, and if your vocal cords are inflamed, they might prescribe corticosteroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Next? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your laryngitis is chronic or acute, your doctor will provide the treatment that will best serve your needs. They\u2019ll also be there to answer any questions you have about your condition or treatment plan, allowing you to feel confident during this process. Soon enough, you\u2019ll be back to speaking with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\"><svg class=\"content-cta-bg-triangle\" width=\"120\" height=\"154\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 154\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M0 154V0H120L0 154Z\" fill=\"#375A86\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">Call Collin County ENT at <a href=\"tel:+19725964005\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(972) 596-4005<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Laryngitis? It\u2019s frustrating to be in the middle of a presentation at work or a conversation with friends and lose your voice. One cause of this is laryngitis, which occurs when your larynx, or voice box, becomes inflamed. 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