Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Laryngitis natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
If left untreated, generally acute laryngitis will naturally resolve between 3-7 days.[1] Common complications of laryngitis include mild throat pain. Prognosis for laryngitis is generally excellent; there is no known mortality rate.
Natural History
Natural History
If left untreated, generally acute laryngitis will naturally resolve between 3-7 days. Acute cases which progress to chronic conditions are generally associated with rare pathogen.[1]
Complications
Complications
Common complications of laryngitis include mild throat pain. Rare complications of acute laryngitis include vocal cord damage and severe respiratory distress. Rare complications of chronic laryngitis include aphonia, chronic cough, and laryngeal stenosis.[2]
Prognosis
Prognosis
Prognosis for laryngitis is generally excellent; there is no known mortality rate.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Aydin O, Ozturk M, Anik Y (2007). “Superior laryngeal neuralgia after acute laryngitis and treatment with a single injection of a local anesthetic”. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 133 (9): 934–5. doi:10.1001/archotol.133.9.934. PMID 17875862.
- ↑ Bent JP, Shah MB, Nord R, Parikh SR (2010). “Balloon dilation for recurrent stenosis after pediatric laryngotracheoplasty”. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 119 (9): 619–27. PMID 21033030.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]