How long should one go without talking or singing to cure laryngitis...?

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I'm a singer and my choir has a performance next Wednesday. Will I be able to sing by then? Also, how long should one typically refrain from talking before the laryngitis has run its course? The silence is truly driving me insane. Also, when I can sing again, will my voice be damaged as a result of this? I've never had it before...Thanks in advance!! ~Indie G
Not talking or singing isn't the CURE for laryngitis, it's what you do not to damage your vocal folds.

If your voice is back by Wednesday, then yes, you'll be able to sing.

Here's the deal. Everybody's body is different and diseases like laryngitis can last longer with some people depending on things like their lifestyle, the food they eat, how well they take care of themselves, if they smoke, ect. But not talking isn't what cures it... it's what you do to keep from making things worse as your body tries to heal itself.

If you try to sing, there is a great possibility of doing damage to your vocal folds. The general rule among the singing community is that if you have to strain, push, or do anything uncomfortable to make a sound, you're doing damage.

When you are able to start singing again, do so carefully. Talk lightly and quietly. Do not whisper as whispering can be just as bad for the vocal folds as yelling. Start with a few light scales right smack in the middle of your range and gradually expand up and down. If there's any pain, stop. If you start to push, stop. If you start to strain, stop immediately.

Also, be sure to keep yourself hydrated.  (+ info)

can laryngitis be caused by infected tonsils?

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I keep losing my voice over the past year to what I believe to be Laryngitis. I have some honkin' huge tonsils and laryngitis is due to a viral infection. So the bigger question is, should I get my tonsils removed.
Yes, it can be caused by infection. Also allergy, gastric reflux, a cyst, singer's nodes (from over or improper use of the larynx).
You need a referral to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon, he or she will give you a much better answer than we can.  (+ info)

Is there any way to get rid of laryngitis?

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I have a 3 day special event to go to this coming week and today I went to the doctors and found out that I have laryngitis. What's the best way to get rid of laryngitis. I know there really no care for it but what's the best way to help get rid of it before this week comes. Is there anything I can do help get rid of it so by the week comes I sorta have my voice back. Please Help Me.
Rest your voice and don't talk if you don't have to. Gargle with listerine 3 times a day or warm salt water. It really has to run its course but resting your voice is your best bet. Hope your vocal in no time......  (+ info)

How Do I Get Rid Of Laryngitis Quickly?

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I just found out from my parents that I might have laryngitis and I have a Valentines Day party I'm hosting Friday and I want to know if there's anyway I can get rid of it as soon as possible. Also, If I can't get rid of it by Friday should I host the Valentines Day party anyways? I'm inviting all my closest friends and they all know I have laryngitis.
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I have laryngitis due to allergies am i contagious?

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i havent had a fever or headaches or a cold or anything. The laryngitis itself isnt even that bad, my voice is pretty normal. So am i contagious?
If it wasn't caused by germs you can't spread it. Allergies are not contagious.  (+ info)

How do you get laryngitis? How long does it take to go away?

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I just got a head cold and the rest of body feels fine except the neck up. It started out as a sore thorat.
up to 10 days, its a virus.  (+ info)

Is it bad to cough if i have Laryngitis?

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Because i heard/read it somewhere that if you do cough alot and aggressively you can damage your vocal cords!
Also if your constantly attempting to clear your throat.

I have laryngitis, my doctor is treating it as a viral one, but i think i have a bacterial one seeing im coughing up green muscus along with blowing green muscus out of my nose, along with other pains going to my ears ect.

I really don't want to damage my vocal cords. Please help

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You need to cough and blow your nose to rid your sickness. You can irritate your vocals but not damage them.  (+ info)

How can I quickly get rid of laryngitis?

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I need to be able to do sales today and my voice is not working well at all...no sore throat, just squeaky and raspy.
Rest your voice
Avoid irritants such as smoke, chemicals or dry air
Drink plenty of fluids.

Good luck.  (+ info)

How do i cure laryngitis in less then 10 hours?

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Please help i can't have my voice horse for the beginning of school.
You can't. Accept reality and be good to yourself. Talking while suffering from laryngitis can cause permanent damage, so whisper to people and write notes for a few days. People will understand.  (+ info)

What have I got laryngitis or tonsillitis?

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I have had bad symptom's for 3 days now and I don't know what I have
my voice has gone really quiet and I feel really hot then suddenly
very cold I keep spiting up flem/glut when I stand up I feel dizzy .

I have not problems eating or drinking but when I try to sleep breathing
becomes hard.When I look in the mirror at my tonsils they look swollen.
I went to dr martin da silva this morning he said that there is no sufficent evidence that antibiotics work on these conditions.
He prescripted sore throat lozenges
paracetamol,gazzles and neurofen
Tonsillitis causes a severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing due to pain and swelling, headache, fever/chills and usually white patches on the tonsils.
Laryngitis is a dry sore throat with hoarseness, swollen lymph nodes in neck, fever, difficulty swallowing and sometimes difficulty breathing.
Both can cause cold/flu symptoms like a cough or runny nose. Its probably best to go to the dr and get it checked out so they can treat it properly.  (+ info)

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