It is entirely possible I just picked up a random bug as many things do cause this. I called my doctors office first thing this morning and requested a PCR and they still haven't called back. I can't tell you what I did today but somehow it went from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. I am exhausted but have done nothing and have a fog brain. I have a temperature that is almost two degrees higher than my normally very low base temp. Five hours later I can speak enough, but now my throat is hurting like HELL. Just a squeak This has never happened to me. Fast forward 4 days and I wake up with no voice. But once I got to the concert, the mask came off.

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If you have NOT tested positive but think you have COVID-19, go to the 'I Think I Have It' thread stickied at the top of the page. The way your vocal cords look and the sound of your voice will help the specialist find out if your laryngitis will go away on its own or if you need treatment.A place for people who came back positive for COVID19 can share your stories, experiences, answer questions and vent! RULES No 'I Think I Have It Posts'! If you have voice problems and hoarseness that don't have an obvious cause and that last longer than 2 weeks, your doctor may refer you to a specialist ( otolaryngologist). During the examination, the doctor may feel your neck for lumps and check your nose, mouth, ears, and throat. How is it diagnosed?Ī doctor will check your symptoms and listen to your voice. Other symptoms may include a dry or sore throat, coughing, and trouble swallowing. Your voice may sound raspy, be deeper than normal, or break now and then. The main symptom of laryngitis is hoarseness. Some hoarseness may occur naturally with age as your vocal cords loosen and grow thinner. The vocal cords are the vibrating elastic bands inside the larynx that produce your voice. But chronic laryngitis may be caused by more severe problems such as nerve damage, sores, polyps, cancer, or hard and thick lumps (nodules) on your vocal cords. Problems with the way you talk or sing.Īcid reflux is the most common cause of chronic laryngitis.Use of inhaled steroid medicines (such as those used to treat asthma).Irritation, such as from allergies or smoke.Overuse of your voice, such as cheering at a sports event.Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).Check with your doctor if your symptoms last longer than 2 weeks. Most of the time, it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks.Ĭhronic symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer. Laryngitis can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx (say 'LAIR-inks'), that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse.

Laryngitis but not sick