I have laryngitis...again. I get it 6 - 8 times a year and it does not seem to be a result of yelling a lot, or anything that I have done out of the ordinary. Is there a reason for this? My dad had it frequently too. I am a light smoker but if that were the reason, wouldn't I have it more often, since I smoke everyday? I was just wondering if there were any reasons this should happen to me and what can I do to prevent it, or if there is something medically wrong that I should be concerned about.
2006-08-23 14:11:34 · 2 answers · asked by cjh1221 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) due to overuse, irritation or respiratory infection. The larynx is a framework of cartilage, muscle and mucous membrane that forms the entrance of your windpipe (trachea). 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. But when air escapes between the cords when it is not supposed to, your voice sounds breathy, raspy and hoarse. Your voice may sound higher or lower than normal. The sound may be due to a weak or slightly paralyzed vocal cord on one side; polyps, which are small, soft growths; or nodules, which are harder growths.
2006-08-23 14:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be alot of different resons but smoking is most likely and maybe if you have allergies. But try drinking hot tea w/lemon and honey.
2006-08-23 14:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by blueseawale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋