Laryngitis typically lasts for 1 to 2 weeks and usually goes away on it's own.
Laryngitis is when your voice box or vocal cords in the throat become irritated or swollen.
It usually goes away by itself within 1 to 2 weeks.
If you have the type of Laryngitis that is contagious then you'll be contagious when you have the fever with the laryngitis and until the fever goes away.
Laryngitis can be contagious and you can sometimes catch laryngitis if it's bacterial.
The viruses that laryngitis comes from aren't that contagious.
The time laryngitis is most contagious is during the time frame when you have a fever.
Bacterial and fungal infection-causing laryngitis is potentially contagious, but these occur less frequently.
Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection.
Inside the larynx are your vocal cords two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage.
Normally, your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration.
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box from overuse, irritation, or infection.
A viral infection is the most common cause of laryngitis.
Laryngitis may last for a short time (acute) or be ongoing (chronic).
The main symptoms are hoarseness and loss of voice.
Acute laryngitis usually resolves on its own. With chronic laryngitis, treatment is aimed at the underlying condition, such as heartburn or smoking.
Some ways to treat Laryngitis at home include.
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.