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Laryngitis
Treatment Overview
Most often, laryngitis is caused by an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold. Home treatment measures similar to those used for a cold, such as resting your voice and drinking fluids, are usually all that is needed. Laryngitis caused by overuse also will go away with voice rest and other home treatment measures. But if the problem doesn't go away or keeps coming back, voice training may be needed.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of laryngitis. Home treatment measures to help decrease the amount of stomach acid produced may help manage the problem. Over-the-counter or prescription medicines may also be needed. If GERD is not treated and it becomes a chronic condition, it could cause long-term hoarseness and sores (ulcers) on the larynx.
Bad Breath: Good and Bad Foods
Got bad breath? You may want to take a look at your diet. If your dental hygiene is great -- you brush your teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and clean your tongue -- your bad breath could be linked to your diet. Certain foods can taint your breath for hours and contribute to dragon breath in other ways. Here are some of the culprits: Garlic and onions. "Garlic and onions top the list when it comes to halitosis," says Lisa Harper Mallonee, MPH, RD, associate professor at Texas A&M...
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Other conditions with symptoms similar to laryngitis will require treatment according to the specific problem.
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Last Updated:
January 20, 2009
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