Laryngitis
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Wikipedia-Article "Laryngitis"
| Acute laryngitis | ||
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| ICD-10 code: | J04.0 | |
| ICD-9 code: | 464.0-464.4 | |
| Chronic laryngitis | ||
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| ICD-10 code: | J37 | |
| ICD-9 code: | 476.0-476.1 | |
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx. It causes hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation to the vocal folds (vocal cords).
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Types
It is categorized as acute if it lasts less than a few days. [1] Otherwise it is categorized as chronic.
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Causes
Laryngitis is often caused by a virus or by bacteria.
Other causes include smoking, various allergies, reflux and straining the voice through singing or shouting.
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Home treatments
- Ibuprofen and Aspirin may help alleviate fever and some of the discomfort associated with Laryngitis
- Avoid speaking when possible. Speak softly, but do not whisper
- Drink warm liquids such as tea or a honey-lemon drink
- Take cough drops, and throat lozenges. In a pinch suck on hard candy.
- Stay hydrated, drink plenty of liquids; water, orange juice, etc.
- Humidifiers and warm showers can also help alleviate some symptoms
- Avoid airborne irritants such as smoke and allergens
- Gargle with a salt water rinse; avoid mouth rinses containing alcohol which can dry the throat
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