What is laryngitis?

Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box (larynx) which may be short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic). The most common causes of laryngitis are from a viral infection or vocal strain.

How do members experience laryngitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with laryngitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for laryngitis*

Who has laryngitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 6
40s 12
50s 12
60s 10
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 33