If you have the infection and if you are otherwise healthy, you need not worry. The infection is likely to go off in a couple of weeks. You can rest your voice and take fluids. Chew gums and lozenges. Don’t try clearing your throat since that might irritate the larynx further

Usually, for viral infections, antibiotics would not offer any benefit. Still, to alleviate symptoms like fever and aches associated with laryngitis, you can take Tylenol, ibuprofen and acetaminophen. However, if it prolongs, corticosteroids, specific antibiotics, acid reflux medications can help

Usually, if the underlying cause, is viral infection, treating that would get you full relief from laryngitis. Emergency signs can sound trouble. They can be coughing blood, loss of voice, drooling and high fever

Laryngitis can have multiple causes. They can be GERD, over usage of voice, irritation by allergic substances, a viral infection, chronic sinusitis or over drinking. Treating the underlying cause is important for relief

Strep throat is the infection of the throat resulting in swollen adenoids and lymph nodes. Laryngitis is the irritation of the larynx and hence the vocal chords that result in raspy voice. Hence this ailment is not a symptom of strep throat

Medically speaking, there is no chance that the infection can be contagious. But if the reason that induced laryngitis is fungal, viral or bacterial infection, then this infection can be spread with ease via air borne particles and contaminated surfaces and items used by infected patients

It is important to know the real cause and the type of laryngitis you are infected with. It can be acute or chronic and it can be caused due to number of reasons. If acute, you can opt for home care and if it is chronic, you can opt to consult with your doctor and take corticosteroids as per his prescriptions

Emergencies symptoms necessitate immediate attention from the doctor. Damage to voice, blood in cough, drooling in kids, very high fever and severe difficulties in swallowing need the attention of your medical practitioner

Generally it is emphatically not. But emergency sings need special attention. These can include blood in cough, loss of voice, very high fever, drooling and inability to take food.

You can try treating laryngitis at home. Chewing lozenges, having tons of fluids, resting your voice, keeping the air around you humid, staying away from clearing the throat and avoiding acid reflux can help. Ensure that you stay away from smoke too