How do i get rid of laryngitis? FAST!!?

Question

I have been feeling a little sick for about 2 days now. i woke up this morning and couldn't talk! then i felt this feeling in my throat and it was really hard to swallow. All day i couldn't even swallow without my throat hurting terribly. I really want it to go away but i don't want to go to the doctor. So if anyone has an answer on how to cure my laryngitis then please let me know and quick!

Answer 1

If you have painful swallowing, you probably have and inflammation or maybe an infection in your throat. If your voice is hoarsed and husrt then your larynx is the problem. Viruses can cause the first and second condition abouve. Now, if you have a bacterial infection, then you need antibiotics. I know you do not want to go to the doctor, but you might have to if you do not get better within 48-72 hours. Now, let's do something: take warm water with salt and garggle for about 10 minutes. Take Tylenol (the right dose for your age or weight). drink 5-7 glasses of water by tomorrow evening. If you voice is hoarsed, do not talk at all (write down things). Also, get spray for the troat over the counter (read instructions and use it id there is no contraindication). Now remember, if you feels sicker tomorrow chances are it is a virus. If your throat is red, look at the back in the roof your mouth, see if you see it as red rashy-looking. Look for yellow spots in your throat.This could be three thing: strep, mono or another virus (all very common) but if it is strep you need to be seen for antibiotics or a test to determine if it is strp or mono. If it is purely Laryngitis (voice box inflammed, remember?) the cool mist (as freeser cool mist) and ibuprofen (in there is no contraindication), voice rest will help tremendously. :) I hope this helped answer you  question,

Answer 2

There is a tea that you can try called Throat Coat. It's found in the health food section of most stores. It's usually pretty effective. But you also should consider going to a doctor. Another thing that works for me is to take 3 or 4 Hall's Honey and Lemon cough drops add them to a cup of water. Heat the water in the microwave to melt the cough drops. Add lemon juice and honey to taste.