Is laryngitis serious?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Laryngitis is a relatively common otolaryngology disease, and generally, it is not particularly severe. The more common types of laryngitis include acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. Clinically, it mainly manifests as sore throat, hoarseness, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. In terms of treatment, medication remains the main approach. For acute laryngitis, oral antibiotics can be considered, commonly cephalosporins or penicillins. For chronic laryngitis, taking traditional Chinese medicine orally can be considered, and it is advisable to combine this with nebulizer therapy, with regular follow-ups to monitor recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Zhang Jun
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Can I eat watermelon with laryngitis?

Laryngitis can be treated by eating watermelon, which is completely fine. Laryngitis refers to an acute inflammatory infection of the throat, often caused by the invasion of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus hemolyticus, and it commonly occurs in infants and young children. Due to the loose mucous membranes in the throats of infants and young children, once an inflammatory infection occurs, it can easily cause the patient to have fever, voice changes, hoarseness, a bark-like cough, and the patient may also experience breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it may lead to suffocation or even death. In terms of treatment, patients with laryngitis must receive symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment, and can take oral or intravenous antibiotics, such as cephalosporin antibiotics, which are effective. Patients also need to use corticosteroids to reduce acute congestion and swelling in the throat, adhere to a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more vegetables and fruit to gradually improve. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Is laryngitis contagious?

Laryngitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the throat, especially the vocal cords. Clinically, it is mainly caused by bacterial infection or long-term excessive misuse of the voice. For bacterial infections or mixed infections of bacteria and viruses, this type of laryngitis has certain contagiousness, but the contagiousness is relatively weak and it is not a severe or highly contagious disease. Secondly, laryngitis caused by long-term misuse of the voice mainly results from mechanical damage and is non-contagious. Moreover, this type of laryngitis tends to be more chronic. In summary, acute laryngitis caused by bacterial and viral infections has certain contagiousness, but the contagiousness is very weak.

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What are the symptoms of laryngitis?

Laryngitis is a relatively common clinical disease with a variety of symptoms and individual differences. Common symptoms include pain in the throat area. If the pain is severe and accompanied by noticeable swelling, it may affect swallowing and breathing, and could lead to swallowing obstruction and breathing difficulties. Another common symptom is hoarseness, especially seen in acute laryngitis, as it can cause congestion and swelling of the vocal cords, which easily leads to hoarseness. Generally, when symptoms of laryngitis appear, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngology department promptly for a laryngoscopy to assess the extent of the inflammatory response.

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What department should I go to for laryngitis?

Laryngitis requires an examination by an otolaryngologist. It is an emergency in the field of otolaryngology and is common in infants and young children. It can cause sudden high fever in patients, with body temperature above 38.5℃, severe throat pain, breathing difficulties, and painful swallowing. In severe cases, it may also lead to a barking cough, choking, and even death. If a patient exhibits the above symptoms, an initial test with an electronic laryngoscopy can reveal significant congestion and edema of the vocal cords. In terms of treatment, laryngitis primarily requires symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce inflammation. It is also necessary to locally apply corticosteroids to lessen the congestion and swelling of the vocal cords and avoid breathing difficulties. During treatment, the patient's breathing should be closely monitored, and if choking occurs, a tracheotomy may be needed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and avoid self-medication.)

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What should I do if I have laryngitis?

Laryngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology, with patients ranging from children to adults, each showing different symptoms. In children, due to the narrow glottis and loose submucosal tissue, inflammation can cause significant swelling, potentially leading to breathing difficulties or even asphyxiation. Some children may experience a hoarse voice and a hollow-sounding cough. In adults, laryngitis primarily presents as hoarseness and difficulty speaking, with breathing difficulties being extremely rare. Treatment for laryngitis generally involves anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, and nebulized inhalation to address the symptoms, and most patients see a complete alleviation of symptoms after treatment. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)