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*
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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.
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Top treatments taken by people for laryngitis*
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Who has laryngitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 11 | |
| 50s | 17 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 37 |
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