Laryngitis

Laryngitis is called inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the larynx and vocal cords. Because of this, a person suffering from laryngitis speaks in a hoarse voice or cannot speak at all.

The causes of laryngitis are:

colds;
influenza, SARS, viral or bacterial infections;
bronchitis, sore throat;
pneumonia;
injuries and injuries of the larynx;
allergy;
chemical or thermal irritation of the larynx;
dryness of the laryngeal mucosa in dry hot air;
violation of nasal breathing;
overstrain of the vocal cords;
chronic foci of inflammation in the larynx, nasopharynx.
Laryngitis can be acute and chronic. Acute occurs independently on the background of colds, viral diseases, allergies, damage to the larynx and other causes. Chronic appears as a result of untreated repeatedly acute laryngitis or prolonged inflammation in the nasopharynx. Smoking increases the risk of developing chronic laryngitis, tension of the vocal cords – for example, teachers who are forced to talk a lot and loudly during the day, laryngitis is an occupational disease.

One of the varieties of the disease – atrophic laryngitis – develops due to excessive passion for spicy food, hot drinks and snacks, alcohol. In this case, the laryngeal mucosa becomes thinner, which causes inflammation of the larynx, hoarseness of voice, coughing.

SYMPTOMS OF LARYNGITIS
The main symptom of laryngitis is the deterioration or disappearance of the voice. The acute form of the disease is often accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition of the patient, sometimes with fever, when swallowing the patient experiences pain, discomfort. In some cases, breathing may be difficult.

A patient with acute laryngitis feels tickling, dryness and other unpleasant sensations in the larynx and nasopharynx, he is worried about coughing (first dry, then with sputum). The voice becomes low, hoarse, may disappear.

The chronic form of laryngitis does not cause such obvious symptoms, it is manifested by rapid fatigue of the voice, hoarseness in the evening, a feeling of tickling in the throat, constant cough or dry throat.

To diagnose the disease, an examination of the larynx, a blood test is necessary (laryngitis causes an increase in the content of leukocytes in the blood, acceleration of ESR). Upon visual examination of the larynx, redness of the mucous membrane, swelling is noticeable. Also, during a diagnostic examination, the doctor examines the lymph nodes for inflammation, enlargement.

An additional study for the diagnosis of laryngitis is laryngoscopy – an endoscopic examination of the larynx, possibly with a tissue biopsy. Also, the doctor may prescribe a video laryngostroboscopy – a study that allows the doctor to see the vibration of the vocal cords.

TREATMENT OF LARYNGITIS
The treatment of the disease depends on the cause that caused it. If laryngitis has developed against the background of colds, acute respiratory infections, viral or bacterial infections – it is necessary to cure them first. As treatment measures, it is also recommended to refrain from spicy and hot food, hot drinks, alcohol, smoking, raising your voice, avoiding dusty rooms or rooms with dry hot air, being and walking in the fresh air. Allergic laryngitis requires the exclusion of contact with the allergen.

Sprays and inhalations are used for local treatment, physiotherapy can be prescribed, medications for cough can be taken.

During the treatment of laryngitis, warm, but not hot, drinking is recommended – mineral water, milk, herbal decoctions. Hot compresses on the throat help well.

In severe cases, surgical treatment may be recommended – removal of the affected tissue areas, cauterization of lesions with a 5% solution of silver nitrate.

Post Views: 470

Chronic exudative otitis media

Chronic tonsillitis

Chronic laryngeal stenosis

Most Popular

WHO: 1 billion people in the world are served by medical institutions without reliable power supply

Gastritis symptoms and what is it

Diarrhea

Rectal prolapse

Recent Comments