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Acute Laryngitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

浑身忽冷忽热、失音、发烧、呼吸困难、喉咙痛、咽喉部充血、畏寒

The pathology of disease

Acute laryngitis is acute inflammation of the larynx/vocal cords, most often viral or from voice overuse, but may be bacterial (rare) or due to GERD. Clinical: hoarseness/aphonia, sore throat, dry cough, low-grade fever. Treatment: voice rest; hydration; humidification; avoid irritants/whispering; treat GERD (PPI/lifestyle); antibiotics only if bacterial (rare, with fever/exudate); steroids if severe/inhaled; ENT if >2 weeks or stridor.

Common Symptoms

Hoarseness/aphonia; sore throat/dry cough; by viral/voice-use/GERD/bacterial

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/voice overuse/GERD causes vocal-cord edema and hoarseness.

Treatment

Voice rest/hydration/humidification; treat GERD; antibiotics/steroids if indicated

Preventive Measures

Voice care; avoid smoking; treat GERD; hydration.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.