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Laryngitis-Easy PPT for Nursing Students

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx primarily caused by viral infections, voice abuse, or exposure to pollutants. Symptoms include hoarseness, cough, and possible dyspnea, with treatment focused on voice rest, avoiding irritants, and managing underlying infections or allergies. Most patients recover with conservative care, although severe cases may require additional medical interventions.

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LARYNGITIS SWATILEKHA DAS, RN B.Sc (H)Nursing, M.Sc (MSN) ASST. PROFESSOR
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
DEFINITION • an inflammation of the larynx, often occurs as a result of voice abuse or exposure to dust, chemicals, smoke, and other pollutants or as part of a URI.
CAUSES • The most common cause is a virus, and laryngitis is often associated with allergic rhinitis or pharyngitis. (H.Influenza) • Over use of voice during cold • Bacterial invasion may be secondary. The onset of infection may be associated with exposure to sudden temperature changes, deficiencies, malnutrition, or dietary an immunosuppressed state. • Viral laryngitis is common in the winter and is easily transmitted to others.
CLINICAL FEATURES • hoarseness or aphonia (complete loss of voice) and severe cough. • Chronic laryngitis is marked by persistent hoarseness. • Other signs of acute laryngitis include sudden onset made worse by cold dry wind. • The throat feels worse in the morning and improves when the patient is indoors in a warmer climate.
• At times, the patient presents with a dry cough and a dry, sore throat that worsens in the evening hours. • Dyspnea, fever • If allergies are present the uvula will be visibly edematous. • Many patients also complain of a “tickle” in the throat that is made worse by cold air or cold liquids.
TREATMENT • Resting the voice • Avoiding irritants (including smoking) • Encourage fluid intake
• Inhaling cool steam or an aerosol. If the laryngitis is part of a more extensive respiratory infection caused by a bacterial organism or if it is severe, appropriate antibacterial therapy • The majority of patients recover with conservative treatment • Eliminating any primary respiratory tract infection,
• Eliminating smoking, and avoiding second hand smoke. • Topical corticosteroids, such as beclomethasone, dipropionate (Vanceril) may be given by inhalation. • Treatment for reflux laryngitis typically involves use of proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole given once daily.
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