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=== Clinic ===
=== Clinic ===


* Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx
* Laryngitis is an [[Entities list|entity]] (Inflammation of the larynx)
* Acute cases usually occur as part of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, other infections and trauma such as from coughing are other causes.  
* Acute cases usually occur as part of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, other infections and trauma.
* Chronic cases may occur due to smoking, tuberculosis, allergies, acid reflux, rheumatoid arthritis, or sarcoidosis.  
* Chronic cases may occur due to smoking, [[MTB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis|tuberculosis]], allergies, acid reflux, rheumatoid [[arthritis]], or [[sarcoidosis]].  
 
* Signs / Symptoms are Voice hoarseness / Hawking / Sensation of swelling in larynx / Dry or sore throat /Coughing
 
{| class="wikitable"
=== Signs / Symptoms ===
|+Etiology
 
!Viral causes
* The primary symptom is voice hoarseness , others are
!Bacterial
 
!Fungal
* Dry or sore throat
!Trauma
* Coughing
|-
* Hawking
|
* Salivation
*RNV
* Dysphagia
* INFL
* Sensation of swelling in larynx
* Globus pharyngeus
* Cold or flu-like symptoms
* Throat / Chest / Face lymphadenopathy
* Myalgia
* Shortness of breath, predominantly in children
 
=== Etiology ===
 
==== Viral causes ====
 
* RNV
* INFL  
* PIV
* PIV
* ADV  
* ADV
* COV-2  
* COV-2
* RSV  
* RSV
 
|
 
*[[GABHS, Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus|Group A streptococcus]]
==== Bacterial causes ====
*''Streptococcus pneumoniae''  
 
*''C. diphtheriae''
* Group A streptococcus, ''Streptococcus pneumoniae'', ''C. diphtheriae'', ''M. catarrhalis'', ''Haemophilus influenzae'', ''Bordetella pertussis'', ''Bacillus anthracis''
*''M. catarrhalis''
*''Haemophilus influenzae''
*''Bordetella pertussis''
*''Bacillus anthracis''
* ''[[MTB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis|MTB]]''
* ''[[MTB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis|MTB]]''
|
* ''Histoplasma''
* ''Blastomyces''
* ''Candida''
* ''Cryptococcus''
* ''Coccidioides''
|
|}


==== Fungal causes ====
* ''Histoplasma'', ''Blastomyces'', ''Candida'' and ''Cryptococcus'' and ''Coccidioides''




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=== Remedies ===


==== Acusticamente ====
== Remedies ==


=== Acusticamente ===
* Laryngitis +  Sore throat, which occurs due to exposure to cold air.  
* Laryngitis +  Sore throat, which occurs due to exposure to cold air.  
* The larynx becomes inflamed after being exposed to cold, and voice hoarseness is likely to occur.
* The larynx becomes inflamed after being exposed to cold, and voice hoarseness is likely to occur.


==== [[All-c, Allium Cepa|All-c]] ====


* Mild Rhinitis whic surprisingly end in hard painful Laryngitis
=== [[All-c, Allium Cepa|All-c]] ===
* Mild [[Rhinitis]] whic surprisingly end in hard painful Laryngitis




==== [[Arg-m, Argentum Metallicum|Arg-m]] ====


=== [[Arg-m, Argentum Metallicum|Arg-m]] ===
* These homeopathic medicines are used for treating laryngitis, which occurs because of voice overuse.  
* These homeopathic medicines are used for treating laryngitis, which occurs because of voice overuse.  
* Arg-met is used when the symptoms include hoarseness of voice, and a sore feeling in the larynx.  
* Arg-met is used when the symptoms include hoarseness of voice, and a sore feeling in the larynx.  
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* Hawking is likely, and viscid mucus discharge is indicated.  
* Hawking is likely, and viscid mucus discharge is indicated.  


==== [[Arg-n ₳ Ars|Arg-n]] ====


=== [[Arg-n ₳ Ars|Arg-n]] ===
* Singer 's laryngitis  
* Singer 's laryngitis  




==== [[Arum-t, Arum Triphyllum|Arum-t]] ====


* Arum-t is also used for treating laryngitis occurring due to excessive voice use.  
=== [[Arum-t, Arum Triphyllum|Arum-t]] ===
* This medicine is best for patients whose voices become uncontrollable and uncertain.  
* Laryngitis due to excessive voice use.
* Patients whose voices become uncontrollable and uncertain.
* Apart from a burning sensation, pain in the larynx when clearing the throat is also likely.
* Apart from a burning sensation, pain in the larynx when clearing the throat is also likely.


==== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ====
=== [[Bell, Belladona|Bell]] ===
 
* Voice hoarseness + Larynx pain
* Voice hoarseness + Larynx pain.
* Larynx gets sore and painful + Throat redness + [[Dysphagia]]
* Larynx gets sore and painful + Throat redness + Dysphagia  
* Lump like sensation + Throat constricted feeling
* Lump like sensation + Throat constricted feeling  




==== [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]]  ====


* Painless voice hoarseness.  
=== [[Calc-c, Calcerea carbonica|Calc]] ===
* Hawking of mucus is also likely to occur in cases when Calcarea Carb is prescribed.
* Painless voice hoarseness.
* Hawking of mucus  


==== [[Carb-v, Carbo vegetabilis|Carb-v]] ====


=== [[Carb-v, Carbo vegetabilis|Carb-v]] ===
* Painless voice hoarseness
* Painless voice hoarseness
* Itching in  larynx + Voice hoarseness
* Itching in  larynx + Voice hoarseness


==== [[Dros, Drosera Rotundifolia|Dros]] ====


=== [[Dros, Drosera Rotundifolia|Dros]] ===
* Laryngitis + Dry and irritating cough
* Laryngitis + Dry and irritating cough
* Rough, scraping sensation is experienced in the throat + Voice hoarseness  
* Rough, scraping sensation is experienced in the throat + Voice hoarseness  




==== Iod ====


=== [[Iod, Iodium|Iod]] ===
* Rough, burning pain in the throat + Hoarseness / Roughness of voice.  
* Rough, burning pain in the throat + Hoarseness / Roughness of voice.  
* Cough results in gasping due to extreme pain
* Cough results in gasping due to extreme pain


==== [[Phos, Phosphorus|Phos]] ====


=== [[Phos, Phosphorus|Phos]] ===
* Laryngitis accompanied by violent tickling in the larynx, which leads to coughing.  
* Laryngitis accompanied by violent tickling in the larynx, which leads to coughing.  
* Cough agg with talking and reading.  
* Cough agg with talking and reading.  
* Voice hoarseness which agg at night.
* Voice hoarseness which agg at night.


[[Spong, Spongia Tosta|Spong]]


[[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]]
=== [[Spong, Spongia Tosta|Spong]] ===
 
* Laryngitis + Voice Hoarseness / Voice interruption
* Harsh coughs, sounds like a Saw / Dog barking/ A bell with a metallic sound
* Laryngeal pain: He grabs his throat
* Agg by
** Touching the larynx
** Singing, talking
** Swallowing food.


=== Repertory ===
* Pain/ Irritability/ Dryness / Burning of larynx / Sensitive to touch during croup attacks ([[Phos, Phosphorus|Phos]])
* Chronic larynx problems that have progressed to [[Tuberculosis remedies|tuberculosis]] and [[Emaciation remedies|cachexia]]
* Infectious laryngitis: Dryness due to cold + Sneezing + Hoarseness + Nasal dryness + Phlegm gradually  progresses to rattling. (Hep) ([[Hep ₳ Spong]])


==== Modality ====
=== [[Sul , Sulphur|Sul]] ===


* Evening agg: [[Cedr, Cedron|Cedr]], Rhus-t
== Repertory ==
* Heat agg: BROM, PULS
* Wet weather agg: Kali-bi


==== Quality ====
=== Modality ===
* Evening agg: [[Cedr, Cedron|Cedr]], [[Rhus-t, Rhus toxicodendron|Rhus-t]]
* Heat agg: [[Brom, Bromium|BROM]], [[Puls, Pulsatilla pratensis|PULS]]
* Wet weather agg: [[Kali-bi, kalium Bichromicum|Kali-bi]]


* Atrophic Laryngitis: Kali-bi
=== Quality ===
* Coryza+ Laryngitis: Arg-m, Arg-n, Carb-v, Caust, HEP, KALi-BI, LAch, Mang, Nerc, Nux-v
* Atrophic Laryngitis: [[Kali-bi, kalium Bichromicum|Kali-bi]]
* Coryza+ Laryngitis: [[Arg-m, Argentum Metallicum|Arg-m]], [[Arg-n ₳ Ars|Arg-n]], [[Carb-v, Carbo vegetabilis|Carb-v]], [[Caust, Causticum|Caust]], [[Hep, Hepar Sulphur|HEP]], [[Kali-bi, kalium Bichromicum|KALi-BI]], [[Lach, Lachesis Mutus|Lach]], [[Mang, Manganum metallicum|Mang]], [[Merc, Mercurius Solubilis|Merc]], [[Nux-v , Nux Vomica|Nux-v]]
* Chronic / Recurrent: Brom, Calc
* Chronic / Recurrent: Brom, Calc
* Gangrenous Laryngitis: Ars, Bell, Lach, Phos
* Gangrenous Laryngitis: Ars, Bell, [[Lach, Lachesis Mutus|Lach]], Phos


==== Etiology ====
=== Etiology ===
 
* Singers Laryngitis: Ant-c, [[Arg-m, Argentum Metallicum|Arg-m]], ARG-N, [[Mang, Manganum metallicum|Mang]]
* Singers Laryngitis: Ant-c, Arg-m, ARG-N, Mang
* Announcer, presenter Laryngitis: ARUM-T, [[Carb-v, Carbo vegetabilis|Carb-v]], Still
* Announcer, presenter Laryngitis: ARUM-T, Carb-v, Still




Latest revision as of 04:47, 31 August 2023

Clinic

  • Laryngitis is an entity (Inflammation of the larynx)
  • Acute cases usually occur as part of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, other infections and trauma.
  • Chronic cases may occur due to smoking, tuberculosis, allergies, acid reflux, rheumatoid arthritis, or sarcoidosis.
  • Signs / Symptoms are Voice hoarseness / Hawking / Sensation of swelling in larynx / Dry or sore throat /Coughing
Etiology
Viral causes Bacterial Fungal Trauma
  • RNV
  • INFL
  • PIV
  • ADV
  • COV-2
  • RSV
  • Group A streptococcus
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • C. diphtheriae
  • M. catarrhalis
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Bacillus anthracis
  • MTB
  • Histoplasma
  • Blastomyces
  • Candida
  • Cryptococcus
  • Coccidioides


Differential diagnosis

  • Acute epiglottitis
  • Spasmodic dysphonia
  • Reflux laryngitis
  • Chronic allergic laryngitis
  • Neoplasm
  • Croup


Remedies

Acusticamente

  • Laryngitis + Sore throat, which occurs due to exposure to cold air.
  • The larynx becomes inflamed after being exposed to cold, and voice hoarseness is likely to occur.


All-c

  • Mild Rhinitis whic surprisingly end in hard painful Laryngitis


Arg-m

  • These homeopathic medicines are used for treating laryngitis, which occurs because of voice overuse.
  • Arg-met is used when the symptoms include hoarseness of voice, and a sore feeling in the larynx.
  • Arg-met is also used in cases of complete loss of voice, which is common among singers and public speakers.
  • Hawking is likely, and viscid mucus discharge is indicated.


Arg-n

  • Singer 's laryngitis


Arum-t

  • Laryngitis due to excessive voice use.
  • Patients whose voices become uncontrollable and uncertain.
  • Apart from a burning sensation, pain in the larynx when clearing the throat is also likely.

Bell

  • Voice hoarseness + Larynx pain
  • Larynx gets sore and painful + Throat redness + Dysphagia
  • Lump like sensation + Throat constricted feeling


Calc

  • Painless voice hoarseness.
  • Hawking of mucus


Carb-v

  • Painless voice hoarseness
  • Itching in larynx + Voice hoarseness


Dros

  • Laryngitis + Dry and irritating cough
  • Rough, scraping sensation is experienced in the throat + Voice hoarseness


Iod

  • Rough, burning pain in the throat + Hoarseness / Roughness of voice.
  • Cough results in gasping due to extreme pain


Phos

  • Laryngitis accompanied by violent tickling in the larynx, which leads to coughing.
  • Cough agg with talking and reading.
  • Voice hoarseness which agg at night.


Spong

  • Laryngitis + Voice Hoarseness / Voice interruption
  • Harsh coughs, sounds like a Saw / Dog barking/ A bell with a metallic sound
  • Laryngeal pain: He grabs his throat
  • Agg by
    • Touching the larynx
    • Singing, talking
    • Swallowing food.
  • Pain/ Irritability/ Dryness / Burning of larynx / Sensitive to touch during croup attacks (Phos)
  • Chronic larynx problems that have progressed to tuberculosis and cachexia
  • Infectious laryngitis: Dryness due to cold + Sneezing + Hoarseness + Nasal dryness + Phlegm gradually progresses to rattling. (Hep) (Hep ₳ Spong)

Sul

Repertory

Modality

Quality

Etiology

  • Singers Laryngitis: Ant-c, Arg-m, ARG-N, Mang
  • Announcer, presenter Laryngitis: ARUM-T, Carb-v, Still


Tissue Salt Remedies

  • FP: The first remedy for acute, Painful, inflammation of larynx which presents with Aphonia, esp caused by a
    • Cold / Damp exposure
    • Talking too much
  • KM: Aphonia due to Overuse of larynx (Talking, Shouting, Lecturing), Prolonged episodes of voice loss
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