[iron man]

My brother had it a few days ago and I'm sure I got it from him. So for those of you who aren't doctors, here are some causes and symptoms.


Causes

• allergies
• bacterial or fungal infection
• excessive coughing, smoking, or alcohol consumption
• inflammation due to vocal loading of the vocal chords
• use of inhaled corticosteroids for asthma treatment
• viral infection

Symptoms

• Hoarseness or no voice at all
• Dry, sore burning, throat
• Coughing, which can be a symptom of, or a factor in causing laryngitis
• Difficulty swallowing
• Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx
• Cold or flu like symptoms (which, like a cough, may also be the causal factor for laryngitis)
• Swollen lymph node in the throat, chest, or face
• Fever
• Coughing out blood
• Difficulty breathing (mostly in children)
• Difficulty eating
• Increased production of saliva in mouth