Treatment and Prevention
If your laryngitis comes from straining your voice, resting it and breathing
in steam will probably ease the pain and inflammation and help you recover.
On the other hand, if your laryngitis is a symptom of an infection, it won't
go away until the infection clears up. If the laryngitis is caused by bronchitis
or another bacterial infection, antibiotics may be needed and corticosteroids
may be prescribed to stop the inflammation. Most infections are caused by viruses
and do not require antibiotics. When acid reflux or allergies are the source
of irritation, bringing these conditions under control will make you feel better
quickly.
Avoiding voice strain and irritants is the best way to prevent simple attacks
of laryngitis. If you get a cold or flu and it feels like you are getting
laryngitis as well, avoid things that irritate your throat. Remember to pace
yourself and try not to push your voice by talking if you don't have to. These
steps may help to stop your laryngitis in its tracks. Quitting smoking is another
important way to treat both acute and chronic laryngitis.