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Laryngitis - Prevention

Prevention:

Trying to avoid upper respiratory infections during cold and flu season may help. Hand washing, avoiding people with colds or flu, and avoiding crowded places may also help.

Stopping smoking may help prevent tumors of the head and neck, or lungs, which may lead to laryngitis.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/25/2007
  • James L. Demetroulakos, M.D., F.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005.

Rakel P, ed. Conn’s Current Therapy 2007. 59th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2007.