Laryngitis Causes Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Laryngitis
Because most common laryngitis is caused by a virus, treatment with antibiotics may not help. Your health care provider will make this decision.
Voice rest helps byreducing the inflammation of the vocal cords. A humidifier maysoothe the scratchy feeling that comes with laryngitis. Decongestants and pain killers may relieve symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, if present.
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