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What Causes Laryngitis For A Long Time?

I am reseraching why I could have larygitis for 3 weeks. Long time for a virus. Had amoxicillin and steroids. Lots of mucus. Food swallows great but i have to drink slowly so my airpipe closes. Otherwise, it sets me off coughing. Waiting for dr apts. Taking Zantac in case it s GERD/silent reflux. Any ideas/suggestions?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have have laryngitis for a long time. Well the symptom you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like acid reflux , post nasal drip due to sinusitis , allergic rhinitis or upper respiratory track infection. Specially it will occur again and again when body immunity is low, so eat healthy food containing vitamin c and multivitamin to boost immunity. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , take bendryl twice a day and avoid spicy and heavy food specially at night . Consult ENT specialist without any delay because infection may spread down to respiratory track and cause lung infection also . Doctor may order certain tests like throat swab test , CT scan , viral culture test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 day , decongestant , expectorant , anti allergic drug and drug like sucralfate for healing of throat . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist or allergy specialist in case of acid reflux or allergic condition .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Laryngitis For A Long Time?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have have laryngitis for a long time. Well the symptom you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like acid reflux , post nasal drip due to sinusitis , allergic rhinitis or upper respiratory track infection. Specially it will occur again and again when body immunity is low, so eat healthy food containing vitamin c and multivitamin to boost immunity. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , take bendryl twice a day and avoid spicy and heavy food specially at night . Consult ENT specialist without any delay because infection may spread down to respiratory track and cause lung infection also . Doctor may order certain tests like throat swab test , CT scan , viral culture test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 10 day , decongestant , expectorant , anti allergic drug and drug like sucralfate for healing of throat . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist or allergy specialist in case of acid reflux or allergic condition . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari