Laryngitis is divided into acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. The symptoms of acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis are not the same.
Acute laryngitis is characterized by a dry throat and a burning pharynx at the beginning of the disease. When the patient’s voice becomes hoarse and it is difficult to speak, the patient’s condition has worsened, with coughing, painful swallowing, and even poor diet.
Chronic laryngitis is divided into allergic laryngitis, reflux laryngitis, and other chronic laryngitis of unknown origin. Allergic pharyngitis is mainly a chronic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and is common in adults, with recurring symptoms more pronounced in the fall and winter. It can manifest itself as an itchy cough, a red, swollen and painful throat, aggravated in the afternoon or after exertion, hoarseness in severe cases, a burning sensation in the throat when breathing, and in severe cases, it can also affect cardiopulmonary function. Reflux pharyngitis is caused by reflux of gastric contents. Patients may experience chronic hoarseness, coughing, throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, and discomfort in swallowing due to the stimulation of the throat by acidic gastric contents, which can seriously and severely affect the patient’s normal work as well as life status.
Regardless of the cause of laryngitis, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital early. Receive regular treatment to avoid deterioration of the condition.