When Should I See A Doctor?
If you have acute laryngitis you can try out home remedies to help relieve the condition. If your symptoms however persist for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor for assessment.
Immediate medical attention is needed if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Coughing of blood
- Throat pain that increases daily
- Problems with breathing
If you have kids with the condition, you should also watch out for them. If they have trouble breathing or swallowing, you should rush them to the hospital. If they have a fever that lasts too, you should consider taking them to see a doctor.
Conclusion
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx which produces sounds. This condition leads to production of a low quality voice. It can be caused by infections, lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking, and other underlying diseases. In most cases, the symptoms leave after weeks but in severe cases it persists. If your symptoms persist, you should see a doctor so more examinations can be carried out and you can be treated.
Reference:
[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21872-larynx
[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17700-chronic-sinusitis
[4] https://www.cancer.org/cancer/diagnosis-staging/tests/endoscopy/laryngoscopy.html
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/polyps
[6] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4022-upper-respiratory-infection