Laryngitis
Treatment
Because most common laryngitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics may not help. Your health care provider will make this decision. Resting your voice helps by reducing inflammation of the vocal cords. A humidifier may soothe the scratchy feeling that comes with laryngitis. Decongestants and painkillers may relieve the symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, if you have one.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Laryngitis that is not caused by a serious condition should get better.
Complications
Rarely, severe respiratory distress may develop. This will require medical attention.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if: - A small child who is not teething has difficulty breathing, swallowing, or is drooling
- A child less than 3 months old has hoarseness
- Hoarseness has lasted for more than 1 week in a child, or 2 weeks in an adult
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