you will not permanently damage your vocal cords by trying to talk but it may take you longer to get better since talking does result in additional inflammation. most cases of laryngitis assuming you were correctly diagnosed are viral and will resolve in a week or so. stay well hydrated and humidify the air that you breathe (humidifier or vaporizer).
could i damage my vocal cords trying to talk if i have laryngitis? . my voice is gone! it's not even hoarse just gone nada. my throat is really dry and my chest hurts from trying to get some sound out me. i'm worried.