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- What is laryngitis?
- Symptoms of laryngitis
- Causes of laryngitis
- Prevention of laryngitis
- Risk factors for laryngitis
- Complications of laryngitis
- When to see a doctor about laryngitis
- Diagnosis of laryngitis
- Conventional treatment of laryngitis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of laryngitis
- Living with laryngitis
- Caring for someone with laryngitis
There are several complications of untreated and long-term laryngitis:
Chronic cough
One of the main complications of chronic laryngitis is a relentlessly chronic cough which does not produce any mucous (dry cough). While it is not serious in itself, it is irritating to the throat tissue to be constantly coughing.
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Extended time of loss of voice
Another of the main complications of chronic laryngitis is loss of voice for an extended period beyond a few days. If the larynx becomes really inflamed from the underlying factor which caused the laryngitis, then this can be exacerbated and continue to occur.
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< 5: risk factors 7: when to see a doctor > Last reviewed: 10 November 2007 || Last updated: 3 January 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
