What are the complications of laryngitis?
Also, how long does viral laryngitis last?
A typical viral laryngitis gets worse over 2-3 days. It then eases and goes, usually within a week. However, you may have a croaky voice for a week or so even after the other symptoms have gone. This is because the inflammation of the vocal cords may take a while to settle after the virus has gone.
- Breathe moist air.
- Rest your voice as much as possible.
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration (avoid alcohol and caffeine).
- Moisten your throat.
- Avoid decongestants.
- Avoid whispering.
Also question is, can laryngitis be dangerous?
Laryngitis may be short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic). Most cases of laryngitis are triggered by a temporary viral infection or vocal strain and aren't serious. Persistent hoarseness can sometimes signal a more serious underlying medical condition.
This condition is called laryngitis, and most often it's caused by a virus. “I would say 90 to 95 percent of laryngitis is viral, which means no antibiotic is necessary,” says Laura Tully, MD, ENT specialist with Premier ENT Associates. Symptoms that often accompany viral laryngitis include a runny nose or headache.