1. Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Laryngitis VOL 102 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx and nearby structures But sometimes, laryngitis is the only symptom of a cold http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1997/12_97/pn_laryn.htm

Patient Notes Laryngitis VOL 102 / NO 6 / DECEMBER 1997 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx and nearby structures. The larynx (often called the Adam's apple) is a chamber in the windpipe, and stretched tightly across it are folds of membrane known as the vocal cords. As air passes over them, the vocal cords vibrate to make sound. The tongue, lips, and teeth turn it into speech. When the area is swollen and irritated, the voice is hoarse, muted, or gone entirely. What causes laryngitis? Viral or bacterial infection is the No. 1 cause. If you have a typical cold, you'll probably have several additional symptoms, such as sore throat, cough, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, fever, chills, tiredness, and achiness. But sometimes, laryngitis is the only symptom of a cold. An allergy to something you inhaled (such as pollen or dust) can cause laryngitis along with sneezing, wheezing, congestion, and itchy eyes and throat. A few hours of yelling and cheering for your favorite team can also leave you voiceless. Rarely, a tumor or polyp may affect your voice. How should I treat laryngitis?

2. Laryngitis laryngitis. laryngitis, an inflammation in the vocal cords in the larynx, has many causes. Symptoms. Usually, laryngitis is selflimiting. http://www.byu.edu/shc/library/common/laryngit.html

Laryngitis Laryngitis, an inflammation in the vocal cords in the larynx, has many causes. Symptoms Laryngitis is characterized by a weak, hoarse, gravely voice, sore throat, often fever, cough (usually dry and nonproductive), a tickling in the back of the throat, and difficulty swallowing. The most common cause is a viral infection. Usually, laryngitis is self-limiting. However, children's croup (see croup on the Pediatrics Page ) or acute epiglottitis can present like laryngitis. Like a cough, laryngitis may hang around after the acute infection is over. You can recognize this by noting that the fever and ill feeling is over, but that the hoarseness may continue for several days to a week or longer. Laryngitis is often irritative in nature. Singers, politicians, auctioneers, and cheerleaders sometimes loose their voices as a result of their activities. For most of us, cheering at a game is a common cause of this condition. Young children get the same thing, most commonly from strenuous crying or shouting while playing. Environmental causes such as smoking or being in an environment with second-hand tobacco smoke can also cause laryngitis. In the industrial or school environment, exposure to irritating chemicals can also lead to similar symptoms.

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Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Laryngitis These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician. Laryngitis Question: I've had troubles speaking for the past few months. Very strained voice, voice breaks, not enough breath to finish sentence, chest hurts if speak to much, voice quavers, breathy. Went to ear/nose/throat- just said to rest voice but its not getting any better. Got puffer, doesn't work. Could it be spasmodic dysphonia? Any advice appreciated. Answer: Did they look at your vocal cords? If not they should. Also, if this is ok, what do pulmonary function tests show? Tag on a flow volume loop to ensure that you don't have some upper airway obstruction. Laryngitis Question: I am a professional singer who is currently experiencing hoarseness and laryngitis. I have also experienced a partial loss of vocal range. This condition has persisted for the last two months. In an effort to resolve the problem I met with a physician who indicated that he wasn't sure what I had and indicated that he didn't really know much about vocal problems. He recently prescribed a nasal steroid, Hismonal and an antibiotic. For the last several days I have spoken/sung very little but am still experiencing these problems (laryngitis like effect and loss of vocal range). I have a history of allergies and have been experiencing significant throat drainage for quite some time. I would like very much to have advice as to what I can do to regain my vocal health

4. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Laryngitis laryngitis. Definition Return to top. laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001385.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Laryngitis Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Throat anatomy Definition Return to top Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs (windpipe, trachea) and contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may occasionally cause obstruction of the airway. The most common form of laryngitis is an infectious illness usually caused by a virus which results in hoarseness. It may also be part of a bacterial infection or part of a common cold bronchitis flu , or pneumonia Laryngitis often follows or occurs during an upper respiratory infection and is a self-limiting condition (it goes away by itself). Common laryngitis is not normally associated with any breathing difficulty respiratory distress).

5. Laryngitis: From HealthSquare.com A complete explanation of laryngitis including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor laryngitis (LAIRin-JIE-tis) is an irritation and swelling of the voice box and the area around it http://www.healthsquare.com/ndfiles/nd1351.htm

Privacy About Advertising Advertising Advertising Home Guide to Medical Care Laryngitis GOTO: PDR® Encyclopedia of Medicine PDR® Guide to Prescription Drugs HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER Advertising Advertising FIND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Doctors ... Pharmacies Laryngitis Advertising WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Laryngitis (LAIR-in-JIE-tis) is an irritation and swelling of the voice box and the area around it. It may cause your voice to change, or you may lose your voice entirely for a short while. The problem is most common in late fall, winter, or early spring. With or without treatment, you should be well in 7 to 14 days. Causes Laryngitis is usually caused by a virus or by bacteria. People who smoke, have allergies, or strain their voices by yelling, talking, or singing may also come down with the problem. Signs/Symptoms The classic symptoms are a hoarse, low voice, and a scratchy throat. You also might lose your voice, develop a sore throat, come down with a fever, feel you have a lump in your throat, or feel very tired. Care Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to treat any infection.

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Laryngitis Laryngitis Home My Dad used to say that learned to talk early and haven't shut up since. Not exactly: I've had laryngitis enough times to look into and find some simple and reliable cures. Here they are: 1. Saturation, or bowel tolerance, of vitamin C will stop laryngitis in a matter of hours. If you take as much "C" as you can hold, as often as humanly possible, your voice will be back promptly. People who take multi-gram doses of vitamin C every day preventively are unlikely to ever lose their voice in the first place. When I do weekend seminars, I am speaking for six consecutive hours on two consecutive days. I take about three grams (3,000 milligrams) every hour, and don't lose my voice anymore. 2. The homeopathic remedy Ferrum Phos 6X works for loss of voice due either to overstraining or simple inflammation. This remedy works best taken promptly, preferably as soon as you notice the slightest huskiness or hoarseness. A homeopathic remedy is taken until the symptoms begin to improve. Then Mother Nature takes over and you body heals itself. 3. An ounce or two of cider vinegar, straight, will do wonders for a simple sore throat and laryngitis. When I do this, I get the impression that the vinegar is absorbed into the throat on the way down and never even reaches the stomach. If you immediately, and I mean immediately follow the vinegar with a chaser of a cola soft drink, you will barely taste the vinegar at all. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water afterwards, to remove any lingering acidity from either the vinegar or the cola. If your stomach is delicate, taking a calcium supplement along with the vinegar will buffer it in the tummy.

8. Discovery Health Laryngitis laryngitis is a general term for inflammation of the voice box, or larynx. search, laryngitis. By Adam Brochert, MD. Images (click to view larger image). Larynx. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/2323.html

9. Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Laryngitis , diagnosis, symptoms and treatment....... http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_chronlar_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Search Adult Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration Illustration Laryngitis What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is inflammation of the vocal cords and the area around them (the larynx, or voice box). It causes hoarseness. Sometimes it's hard to speak at all. Laryngitis may be acute or chronic. Acute laryngitis occurs suddenly and lasts no more than a few days. Laryngitis is chronic if the hoarseness in your throat lasts for a long time. How does it occur?

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11. Medical Encyclopedia: Laryngitis (Print Version) Medical Encyclopedia laryngitis. Definition. laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/001385.htm

To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Medical Encyclopedia: Laryngitis URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001385.htm Definition Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The voice box (larynx) is located at the top of the airway to the lungs (windpipe, trachea) and contains the vocal cords. When the vocal cords become inflamed or infected, they swell. This can cause hoarseness, and may occasionally cause obstruction of the airway. The most common form of laryngitis is an infectious illness usually caused by a virus which results in hoarseness. It may also be part of a bacterial infection or part of a common cold, bronchitis, flu, or pneumonia. Laryngitis often follows or occurs during an upper respiratory infection and is a self-limiting condition (it goes away by itself). Common laryngitis is not normally associated with any breathing difficulty (respiratory distress). Several forms of laryngitis occur in children and can lead to significant or fatal respiratory obstruction. These are croup and epiglottitis (discussed under their respective headings).

12. EMedicine - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – Acid Reflux, Heartbur Dr. Marco Patti offers a medical review of GERD and its symptoms such as heartburn, cough, and laryngitis. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic857.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Last Updated: January 3, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: esophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, PUD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, hiatal hernia AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Marco Patti, MD , Director, Center for the Study of Gastrointerstinal Motility and Secreti, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Moffitt-Long Hospital and University of California at San Francisco Coauthor(s): Urs Diener, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Surgery, State Hospital of Lucerne, Switzerland; Piero MA Fisichella, MD , Clinical Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of California at San Francisco Daniela Molena, MD

13. Laryngitis Did you ever hear someone say that he lost his voice? Did you think "What did they do with it?" They might have laryngitis. Sight, Speech, Hearing laryngitis. Did you ever hear anyone say that they lost their voice to another section of this article. laryngitis. What Causes laryngitis? and How Do I Know http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/sight/laryngitis.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Did you ever hear anyone say that they lost their voice? Did you think: "What did they do with it?" Or maybe you woke up one morning and your voice sounded funny when you tried to talk. Maybe you were croaking like a frog or when you tried to speak, only some of the words came out. Here's the way your voice works - and why sometimes it doesn't. How Your Voice Works Open up your mouth and say something. Anything. Answer the question: "What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?" At the top of your windpipe - also called your trachea (say: tray -kee-ah) - is your larynx (say: lar -inks) or voice box. It's the source of your voice. Inside your larynx or voice box are two bands of muscles called vocal cords or vocal folds. When you breathe, your vocal cords are relaxed and open so that you can get air into and out of your lungs But when you decide to say something, these cords come together. Now the air from your lungs has to pass through a smaller space. This causes the air to vibrate. The sound from these vibrations goes up your throat and comes out your mouth as "Chocolate is the best flavor!" (or whatever your favorite flavor of ice cream happens to be). You can make different sounds by lengthening or shortening, tensing or relaxing, the vocal cords. Although you don't even think about it, every time you want to talk with a deeper voice you lengthen and relax these vocal muscles. When you talk with a higher pitched voice, you tighten the vocal cords and make them smaller. You can try this right now. Make your voice go from deep to high pitch and back again. Do you feel the vibrations along your throat coming from your vocal cords?

14. Laryngitis Did you think What did they do with it? They might have laryngitis. Jump to another section of this article laryngitis What Causes laryngitis? http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/laryngitis.html

KidsHealth Kids I Feel Sick! Did you ever hear anyone say that they lost their voice? Did you think: "What did they do with it?" Or maybe you woke up one morning and your voice sounded funny when you tried to talk. Maybe you were croaking like a frog or when you tried to speak, only some of the words came out. Here's the way your voice works - and why sometimes it doesn't. How Your Voice Works Open up your mouth and say something. Anything. Answer the question: "What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?" At the top of your windpipe - also called your trachea (say: tray -kee-ah) - is your larynx (say: lar -inks) or voice box. It's the source of your voice. Inside your larynx or voice box are two bands of muscles called vocal cords or vocal folds. When you breathe, your vocal cords are relaxed and open so that you can get air into and out of your lungs But when you decide to say something, these cords come together. Now the air from your lungs has to pass through a smaller space. This causes the air to vibrate. The sound from these vibrations goes up your throat and comes out your mouth as "Chocolate is the best flavor!" (or whatever your favorite flavor of ice cream happens to be). You can make different sounds by lengthening or shortening, tensing or relaxing, the vocal cords. Although you don't even think about it, every time you want to talk with a deeper voice you lengthen and relax these vocal muscles. When you talk with a higher pitched voice, you tighten the vocal cords and make them smaller. You can try this right now. Make your voice go from deep to high pitch and back again. Do you feel the vibrations along your throat coming from your vocal cords?

15. Laryngitis Did you ever hear someone say that he lost his voice? Did you think What did they do with it? They might have laryngitis. What Causes laryngitis? http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/laryngitis_p2.html

KidsHealth Kids I Feel Sick! What Causes Laryngitis? When your cords become inflamed and swollen, they can't work properly. Your voice may sound hoarse. This is called laryngitis (say: lar-in- ji -tis). In kids, laryngitis most often comes from too much yelling and screaming. You may be hollering at your younger brother or sister. Or you might be cheering on your favorite team, yelling with the crowd during a great play - touchdown! Or you may be in a group of noisy kids and have to talk loudly to be heard. Even a lot of loud singing can irritate your vocal cords and cause laryngitis. Although it sounds odd, sometimes your stomach can cause laryngitis. Just like you have a tube for air to go into and out of your lungs, you have a tube for food to go into your stomach. Sometimes the stomach acid that helps break down that food comes back up your swallowing tube. The acid can irritate your vocal cords. Allergies , as well as smoking can also irritate your vocal cords (another good reason not to start messing with cigarettes). Did you ever notice that people who smoke a lot have rough, raspy voices? Infections from germs are a very common cause of laryngitis - in kids as well as adults. Sometimes bacteria can infect the vocal cords, but most of the time it's viruses - like those that cause runny noses or flu-like illnesses - that cause laryngitis. That's why sometimes when you have a

16. Laryngitis laryngitis. Inflammation or below. When laryngitis is chronic and recurrent, constitutional treatment should be sought. Specific http://www.drlockie.com/disease/laryn.htm

Laryngitis Inflammation or infection of the larynx and vocal cords, causing hoarseness or loss of voice . Acute laryngitis is most often caused by the same viruses and bacteria which cause Colds Sore throats Coughs Sinusitis , and Bronchitis ; less common causes are Allergies , shouting or straining the voice, continual coughing in order to bring up phlegm, vomiting, heavy smoking or drinking, inhaling toxic fumes, breathing through the mouth rather than the nose, Anxiety , and strong emotions. If condition does not clear up within 7-10 days, see your GP; referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist may be necessary. Chronic laryngitis is more likely to be a consequence of vocal overuse (an occupational hazard of market traders, teachers, and singers) than of infection; the vocal cords tend to swell, and in some cases develop polyps which may need to be removed surgically. However, more or less permanent hoarseness can be a symptom of Hypothyroidism , of chronic or Sinusitis , or Tonsillitis , or of food allergy; progressive hoarseness may be due to a laryngeal tumour; paralysis of the vocal cords can occur as the result of lung cancer, see Cancer Tuberculosis , heavy smoking or drinking, or thyroid surgery, or as part of the ageing process.

17. Laryngitis laryngitis is described as an inflammation of the larynx (voice box) Cause laryngitis may be caused by a viral infection that has spread from the nose or throat. Other causes of laryngitis include over-use or improper use of the voice http://www.symptomtracker.com/page669.htm

SymptomSolutions, Inc. The New Look Of Health And Wellness Laryngitis Laryngitis is described as an inflammation of the larynx ("voice box"). Symptoms - Symptoms include hoarseness or temporary "loss of voice". A person with laryngitis may also experience a sore throat or a feeling that something is caught in the throat. Cause - Laryngitis may be caused by a viral infection that has spread from the nose or throat. Other causes of laryngitis include over-use or improper use of the voice, exposure to wet and cold weather conditions, inhaling irritants such as pollen or dust, trauma to the vocal cords or vocal cord polyps or tumor. Diagnosis - The voice will be weak, hoarse, or inaudible. A physical examination may be necessary to determine the presence of an underlying infection. Treatment - The voice will usually recover spontaneously if the infection or irritant is eliminated. (Vocal cord polyps or tumors may require additional treatment). Complete rest of the voice (even whispering) is needed to restore the voice. A humidifier or steam from a hot shower may help ease the throat discomfort. Smoking should be avoided since it can irritate the larynx. Over-the-counter medication such as acetaminophen may help control any discomfort. Aspirin should not be used if there is any possibility of this being a viral infection. Bookmark this site

18. Laryngitis laryngitis. Do you have hoarseness or laryngitis? Teachers frequently get hoarse. When the teacher lives next door to the school, no laryngitis. http://www.ent-consult.com/laryngitis.html

Dr. Grossan's Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant Pages Laryngitis Do you have hoarseness or laryngitis? When we speak, two membranes, the vocal cords, vibrate to make sound. Hoarseness indicates these cords are malfunctioning either from swelling after yelling at the football game, or infection, or excess smoking or something interfering with this movement. At the start of hoarseness DO NOT GARGLE. This is like rubbing your eyes when they are inflamed. Reduce your talking, stay off the phone. Coughing makes hoarseness much worse. Steam is good - boil water, stick out your tongue and breathe the steam. Drink warm liquids - more is better, but not boiling hot. Avoid ice. Papain/ bromelain enzyme tablets , dissolved in the mouth between the cheek and gums, are very effective. This is especially useful if the pain follows flying or scuba diving. It is very important to look for a) a combination of papain and bromelain, and b) a calibrated enzyme activity of one million units of bromelain from pineapple and a half million units of papain from papaya. (Be careful of using enzyme tablets which do not list the enzyme activity - you can't be sure if you're getting the right amount, and most have insignificant activity.) Hoarseness develops because the cold or sore throat gets to the larynx and causes the vocal cords to swell. It gets worse because we try to speak in spite of the swelling, or if people speak incorrectly. The more relaxed your neck muscles, the less chance for hoarseness. Frequent hoarseness may be caused by tight neck muscles. Make sure your head is not turned when you talk. Speaking from bed may be a factor. I have my singers do an exercise in the shower: with the water directed onto back of the neck, gently turn the neck, as if to see who is standing behind you. Alternate sides and continue for 3 minutes. If performed daily, this will help to keep these muscles relaxed.

19. LARYNGITIS Valuable information for your improved health, and advice on which product will work best for yor particular ailment.. laryngitis. Definition. The inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the http://www.lifebalm.com/ailments/laryngitis.html

LARYNGITIS Definition The inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the voice box with accompanied swelling of the vocal cords with hoarseness or loss of voice. Herbal Aids 1. Garlic: Keep garlic in the mouth constantly during wakeful hours, renewing morning and evening after the cloves have absorbed the poisons; or, use another appropriate garlic preparation. [SNH p.100] 2. Sage and Vinegar: Use equal parts of the sage infusion and apple cider vinegar as a gargle. [SNH p.234] 3. Pine: Chicanos and Indians used the charcoal wrapped in a wet cloth as a throat compress for laryngitis. [UW-Pine] 4. Sage: Sage tea is said to cure laryngitis and to help public speakers who can strengthen their throats and voices by taking a tablespoon of the tea internally just before the meeting starts. [UW-Sage] 5. Stillingia: Small pieces of the fresh root, chewed occasionally throughout the day, have said to effectively and permanently cure laryngitis and bronchitis. It is good for an ordinary sore throat used the same way. It is "one of the most important of laryngeal remedies, not only relieving irritation of that important organ but proving beneficial in irritative disorders of the fauces, trachea and bronchia. [UW-Stillingia] 6. Juice: Carrot, pineapple. [NL 3-5]

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NEW PRODUCT! Laryngitis Introducing Laryngitis. The Mac OS has had the abilty to speak for years. Until now, there has been very few Applications that could take advantage of this powerful feature. Laryngitis can make it very useful. Laryngitis is a simple tool designed for those who need a computer to speak for them. The product can say whatever is typed in the text box and speak it by pressing return. You can use any voice on your computer. It's a very simple Application, but it gets the job done well. And it will improve over time. I am already planning the next update. Features: - Easy to Use - Can Choose Voices - Can speak multiple lines without taking hands off of the keyboard. - Compatible with Mac OS 8 and later (including Mac OS X) System Requirements: System Requirements Macintosh Mac OS 8 or later (Mac OS X supported through Mac OS 10.1) PPC 603 or later Processor Apple Text To Speech Software (included with Mac OS) Speakers (built in work well) System Requirements: Laryngitis is $15 Shareware Download Now (OS 9) Download Now (OS X) Home About ... MacVillage.net

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