

Human: How do you treat laryngitis?

Assistant: Laryngitis is an inflammation or swelling of the larynx, which is also called the voice box.  It is often caused by a cold or the flu.  You can use over-the-counter pain relievers to treat it, though you should never self-medicate with anti-inflammatories, as these can increase the risk of throat swelling or narrowing, which can make it harder for you to breathe.  I would suggest getting a prescription from your doctor and using it to help you manage the pain while the infection heals on its own.


Human: How do you treat laryngitis?

Assistant: There are three main things you can do: Rest your voice, take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine, and gargle with salt water.
How do you treat laryngitis?
Laryngitis is an inflammation or swelling of the larynx, which is also called the voice box.  It is often caused by a cold or the flu.  You can use over-the-counter pain relievers to treat it, though you should never self-medicate with anti-inflammatories, as these can increase the risk of throat swelling or narrowing, which can make it harder for you to breathe.  I would suggest getting a prescription from your doctor and using it to help you manage the pain while the infection heals on its own.
There are three main things you can do: Rest your voice, take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine, and gargle with salt water.