Chronic Laryngitis

Chronic laryngitis is persistent hoarseness/laryngeal inflammation >3 weeks, due to GERD/LPR, allergic/postnasal drip, voice overuse, smoking/irritants, or infection. Clinical: hoarseness, throat dryness, globus, weak voice. Treatment: treat underlying (PPI for LPR/GERD; treat allergy/postnasal drip; voice therapy); smoking cessation; avoid irritants; hydration/humidification; laryngoscopy if persistent >3 weeks or red flags (dysphagia/stridor/weight loss) to rule out malignancy/nodules/palsy.

Common Symptoms

Persistent hoarseness; throat dryness/globus; weak voice; >3 weeks

Causes and Pathogenesis

GERD/allergy/voice overuse/irritants cause chronic laryngeal mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Treat LPR/GERD/allergy; voice therapy; smoking cessation; laryngoscopy if persistent

Preventive Measures

Voice care; treat reflux/allergy; avoid smoking/irritants; hydration.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT/GI/Voice 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.