Day: February 25, 2010

  • How to cure laryngitis

    Treatment begins with care at home. Having lot of fluids and taking rest are important. Antibiotics can help for bacterial laryngitis. Staying away from smoke and other irritants should help. Inhalers and humidifiers can also be used

  • Is ginger tea good for laryngitis

    Ginger tea can make you feel better. This can soothe the inflammation and can alleviate the agony. But this might not prove to be a perfect remedy

  • What to do for laryngitis

    Consumption of a lot ot fluid and taking rest can really alleviate the symptoms. Inhalers and humidifiers can be the next lien of defense. Antibiotics can help in cases of bacterial laryngitis

  • What is laryngitis

    Laryngitis is the irritation or the inflammation visible in the larynx. This might be seen as voice hoarseness or loss of voice. It can be caused due to acid reflux, irritation, allergies, cold or flu and overuse of voice

  • How to treat laryngitis

    Treatment has to be initiated at home. Resting and taking lot of fluids would help. Soothing the larynx is important. For viral infection, OTC medications can alleviate symptoms. For emergency cases, intravenous medications and steroids can help

  • What causes laryngitis

    There are different reasons that can turn out to be the cause of this infection. GERD is mostly the main cause of laryngitis. It can also be caused by flu/cold. Other causes are irritation or allergies of the larynx and over use of voice

  • How long does laryngitis last

    There are 2 types of laryngitis. Acute and Chronic. Acute form can last from few days to 2 weeks. Chronic generally lasts for more than a couple of weeks

  • Is laryngitis contagious

    Laryngitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses. If it is viral, it is not contagious. But in case of bacteria, it has been reported to be contagious

  • How to get rid of laryngitis

    You can get rid of it by adhering to proper medications and care prescribed by the doctor. Stay away from smoke. Have fluids and take rest. Inhalers and humidifiers can also help