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My son 4.5 years is affected by viral laryngitis. He is struggling hard to cough out and it is getting worse during sleep. He is 19kg and I gave Alex junior syrup for 5 days .. later it has worsened .. now I've stopped that and giving mucolite alone . however his cough has not reduced at all . Please suggest remedies to make him better.. it's been

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He is suffering from laryngitis. It can be viral or even Super added bacterial infection. ...  Read More

My mother (60 years) is having severe throat irritation always for the past 6-7 months and we've consulted about 5 doctors and all of them are saying that there is no issue in her throat, even then the problem persist. when i googled for the possible reasons few mediclaim pages suggested it to be laryngitis. could the remedies be shared?

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She might be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis ...  Read More

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Have laryngitis. Have taken meds and taken home remedies. Taken rest and taken steams. Nothing helps. Can someone help with some other meds?

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You need to give adequate voice rest in laryngitis. It's advisable to retake a good ENT consultation so that better antibiotics and measures can be taken and adviced. ...  Read More

What is the treatment for gerd laryngitis. What is the best medicine.any test required.have any home remedies.

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GERD is a chronic disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD. ...  Read More

Hi i am 34 years old female having laryngitis. please suggest what precaution should i have, so that it can cure speedy.

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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information ...  Read More

Sir,before few years I talk people very loud voice and shouting so then my voice is very fat so how to prevent my laryngitis problem please tell me

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You seem to be suffering from chronic vocal cord problem known as chronic laryngitis. Confirmation of the diagnosis can be made by laryngoscopy. Treatment involves voice rest, voice therapy and medica ...  Read More

Hi! My ENT doctor has prescribed antibiotics for laryngitis. But I want to be absolutely sure before taking them. So, what are some of the tests that can confirm if it really is bacterial infection or viral or fungal? How is swab/culture done? Is it enough? Thanks

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Flexible fiber optic laryngoscopy ...  Read More

I developed laryngitis in March 2020 . Took some medications. Got relief but again felt discomfort esp breathlessness after 15 days. Then took Ulgel A for a month .And found relief. Now After getting up in Morning I experience some gas after having even water then after getting bub it becomes normal. Should I take further any medications . What to

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As per your history it seems to be reflux induced laryngitis. I need to ask few other questions related to your health condition. Consider online consultation for the detailed history and treatment. ...  Read More

Previously I ise to take novamox 500 for laryngitis with particular intervals with doctors prescription, I want to use novamox, please prescribe dose for it.

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U need proper treatment for laryngitis Only antibiotic won't be enough to cure it Kindly consult for better discussion ...  Read More

My brother developed hoarseness of voice after vomiting. An ENT examined him on 16 May and performed an endolaryngoscopy. The ENT diagnosed acute laryngitis and prescribed medicines along with 20 days of voice rest. After about 17 days, the hoarseness is still present and has not significantly improved, but it has not worsened either.”

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It’s due to LPR as there is complain of vomiting . So strict voice rest Keep luke warm water in throat for 8-10 times /day it soothe the throat . Drink plenty pf water . Add steam inhalation to the ...  Read More

Can bacterial laryngitis be treated or heal without antibiotics? Is bacterial laryngitis contagious to others? If they catch it, will they also get bacterial laryngitis or other throat problems?

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No Antibiotic must ...  Read More

I had viral fever and ate medicines for that ..but still feeling tired ,sore throat and headache .Mild symptoms are still there

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It will take time.if symptoms are better continue with steam and salt water gargles. ...  Read More

Hi on 2nd june i was diagnosed with laryngitis after an ENT doctor did endoscopy of my throat and nose. He gave me medication along with betadine gargle and steam 3 times a day. Even after controling my diet, following the medication and steps told by the doctor i am witnessing no relief. I get headaches, jaw pain, heaviness of nose, throat pain,

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Hi in report it is given as vocal nodules,what us your main complaint, detailed history needed ...  Read More

Hi my doctor did endoscopy and said that i have acute or chronic laryngitis. Image of endoscopy attached. Its been 10 days, i was given medication and told to do steam and gargle, but i am not getting any relief. Also now i am hearing clicking noise from jaw and pain under the ear. And sometimes there is headache and headpulling (sar khichna). I a

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Hello dr I consulted online ent and he thinks I've reflux laryngitis and he suggest pan d in morning and rantac in evening (both before meals) along with gaviscon gel after meals 10 ml for 14 days. It gave me relief while I was in medicine but when I stopped by throat again started hurting and getting irritated with urge of throat clearing all the

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I know fever, cold and cough are a common occurrences in small children. My boy aged 2years have been keeping ill oftenly which starts with cold and ends only after fever. What should be treatment given to 2year old child for viral fever? Is giving antibiotics a good option for the treatment?

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You can give only symptomatic treatment.Antibiotic doesn't help in viral fever. Viral fever usually subsides in 5-7 days. ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of viral fever? How is the treatment for it different from fever from some other source?I have 101 fever and rash, is this because of viral. What medicines to take? Please give answers if possible in hindi as certain terms I may not understand.

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treat symptomatically. viral gets resolved in 5 to 7 days anyhow. ...  Read More

I,female,33 have been sick of consuming same medicines everytime I have viral fever which gives relieve only for 10 days and then it is back. Is the treatment for viral fever possible by Ayurvedic medicines? Please help with suggestions how it would be more beneficial and its side effects too.

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Share your reports and prescription paper online with me. ...  Read More

I,male,33 have been sick of consuming same medicines everytime I have viral fever which gives relieve only for 10 days and then it is back. Is the treatment for viral fever possible by Ayurvedic medicines? Please help with suggestions how it would be more beneficial and its side effects too.

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Yes Consult me online if you want permanent solution then in Ayurveda ...  Read More

Dear DR, My brother is suffering from acute laryngitis, nodules of vocal cords, because of which he is unable to speak properly and facing voice Hoarseness. We were following up with one DR and he prescribed Beclomethasone dipropionate (Inhaler) and some other tablets, after using for more than 4 weeks still the voice remains same. Now DR is recom

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If nodules get CECT Neck, based on that management differs! ...  Read More

Every time I either get a cold or get sick I get laryngitis. I went to an ent and got my tonsils removed as they thought they were causing me to loose my voice. I still now after my tonsillectomy loose my voice. Why is it that I always loose my coice when I get sick and is there anything I can do. I’ve also had a turbinate cautery last year, when I

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Check if you have gastric reflux symptoms ...  Read More

I had viral fever not so high but low grade and heat is coming iut from my body so the doctor prescribed me antibiotics and paracetamol to eat now i feelibg very weak and tired weak legs can i take sithopladi churan for fever to overcome weakness or any bhasm to give strength

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Sitopaladi choorna is not for fever or weakness... consult a doctor directly ...  Read More

From two days i had been suffering from viral fever heat is coming from my body and i had muscle aches also i had blood test with widal test negative and sudden increase in tlc and dlc doctor its just viral fever and prescribed me antibioyics and paracetamol with antacid i feeling tired amd sluggish now kindly tell me how can i recover back normal

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Hello, Plenty of liquids like luckwarm nimbupani, mosambi juice ,tea, coffee etc.tab flexon two times or as required after food.tab azee500 once per day for three to five days.any Medicin takes a tim ...  Read More

I have had reflux laryngitis for the 3rd time in 3years, do I have an underlying problem causing this? I have seen a dr about this, had a barium swallow test which was normal, I did 4 days of steroids which didn't work, I am on PPI's and H2 blockers. I lose my voice for 2+ weeks each attack I have

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Recurrent reflux laryngopharyngitis can occur because of various reasons such as stress, anxiety, diet, anatomical problems in stomach esophageal junction etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause f ...  Read More

I am having fever since day before yesterday. Look like it's viral . Went through CBC TEST . All the parameter looks fine . Prescribed with DOLO 650 . After taking medicine fever is getting reduced and again after some time fever is coming around 101 to 102.5. Can you please let me know that how Many days fever will persist? What is the treatment?

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I had the flu/cold then went out in the cold and got laryngitis, started antibiotics (cefprozil), then got whooping cough (all in a week)

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You seem to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days ...  Read More

My baby is 6 month 11 days old and T98 is not subsiding viral fever what quantity of ibugesic plus can be given weight is approx 6.2 kg

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Avoid Ibugesic,T-98 is sufficient and safer. Give 15-18 drops and repeat every 4 hours if required. If accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting or loose motions or coughing and breathlessness or du ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with laryngitis yesterday. Is it contagious to others around me?????

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Normally no but all infection can be contagious ...  Read More

I was told I have laryngitis last night. My voice is a little raspy but not too bad, and I have a sore throat. With a minor headache. Is this contagious?

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Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx or the voice box. There are various causes for acute or small duration laryngitis. The common one is due to Infection and when it's infectious in nature it ...  Read More

My brother is suffering from laryngitis for more than a month now. We have consulted with doctor and taken some antibiotics as well. He has a habit of smoking and drinking. He has lost his voice and very little voice is audible from his mouth. Please suggest any treatment and exercise to recover the voice.

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First important remedy to do -voice rest , followed by modified vocal hygiene , and also as consult a speech pathologist/speech therapist to have an detailed intervention and further management plan. ...  Read More

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