Antibiotics, but in some cases only.
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx (say LAIR-inks), that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. Laryngitis can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Most of the time, it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks. Chronic symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer. Laryngitis is swelling and irritation of the voice box, also known as the larynx. In many cases, inflammation is caused by a virus or overuse of the voice; home remedies can ease the symptoms. In some other instances, a bacterial infection may be the cause, and the best treatment may be antibiotics. 1 Causes of laryngitis include upper respiratory infection or cold; overuse of the voice box by talking, singing, or shouting; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), reflux laryngitis; chronic irritation of the vocal cords; smoking; exposure to secondhand smoke; or exposure to polluted air. Laryngitis Overview. Laryngitis is the medical term for inflammation and swelling of the larynx, which is also known as the voice box. Most of the causes of laryngitis, such as common viruses infections or using your voice too much, are not serious. 1 Symptoms of laryngitis in infants in children include croup, hoarse barky cough, and fever. 2  Chronic laryngitis, in which the symptoms last for weeks may be caused by by gastroesophageal reflux disease, smoking, constant exposure to secondhand smoke, air pollution, or alcohol use. 1 Infections: The most common cause of laryngitis is a viral infection. 2  Infections from bacteria or fungi may also cause laryngitis. 3  Irritation: Things in the air that you breath in may irritate your larynx, such as chemicals and pollen. 4  Other conditions: These include vocal cord paralysis and tumors in the larynx. Chronic laryngitis treatments are aimed at treating the underlying causes, such as heartburn, smoking or excessive use of alcohol. Medications used in some cases include: 1  Antibiotics. 2  In almost all cases of laryngitis, an antibiotic won't do any good because the cause is usually viral. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords — two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally, your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration.
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