Laryngitis is divided into acute laryngitis, chronic laryngitis, acute laryngitis can be cured in 1 to 2 weeks; chronic laryngitis is a chronic non-specific inflammation, its recovery time depends on the patient’s condition, usually takes several months to several years, and may recur.
1. Acute laryngitis: usually occurs after a cold, indirect laryngoscopy shows that the laryngeal mucosa is congested and edematous. Treatment includes general treatment, symptomatic treatment. Adjust the state of life, rational use of the voice and ensure adequate sleep, according to the pathogen of the infection to apply the appropriate drugs, usually after 1 ~ 2 weeks after the cold will be cured, acute laryngitis will also be cured.
2. Chronic laryngitis: the cause of the disease is unknown, and it is divided into simple laryngitis, hypertrophic laryngitis and atrophic laryngitis. Treatment includes removing the cause of the disease, such as avoiding bad habits, improving the working environment and controlling the infection. Nebulized inhalation of budesonide can also relieve symptoms, or can be treated with Chinese medicines such as Huang’s Rattling Pills. The healing time depends on the individual and the medication used, and usually takes a few months to a few years.
Patients are advised to seek medical advice from hospitals and under the guidance of professional doctors for active treatment to avoid delaying the condition. The use of medication should be in accordance with medical advice.