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Laryngitis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of laryngitis include avoidance of people with upper respiratory infections, hand washing, and smoking cessation.[1][2]
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of laryngitis include:[1][2]
- Avoidance of people who have upper respiratory infections during cold and flu season
- Avoidance of crowded places
- Regular hand washing
- Smoking cessation
References
References
- ā 1.0 1.1 Hanson DG, Jiang JJ (2000). “Diagnosis and management of chronic laryngitis associated with reflux”. Am J Med. 108 Suppl 4a: 112Sā119S. PMIDĀ 10718463.
- ā 2.0 2.1 Danielides V, Nousia CS, Patrikakos G, Bartzokas A, Lolis CJ, Milionis HJ; et al. (2002). “Effect of meteorological parameters on acute laryngitis in adults”. Acta Otolaryngol. 122 (6): 655ā60. PMIDĀ 12403130.
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