Warning Signs Of Laryngitis

Swollen Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes are a major part of the body's immune system, and it's common for lymph glands to swell around the site of an infection. For laryngitis patients, swollen lymph nodes in the neck accompanied with tenderness and a sense of fullness in the throat are typical.

While swollen lymph nodes may just be related to the illness, it's important to note laryngitis can also occur in conjunction with more severe illnesses, such as tonsillitis and the flu. If you have swollen lymph glands, high temperature, dry cough, and other symptoms that fit both laryngitis and other viral infections or illnesses, it's essential to monitor their progression and intensity over several days. Patients should see a doctor if they do not notice any improvement or symptoms worsen within a week.

Continue to reveal more symptoms of laryngitis.

Dry Cough

A dry cough and constant itch in the throat brought on by laryngitis can be due to mucus running down the back of the throat and nasal tract irritation. A productive cough clears away irritants through phlegm or mucus, but an unproductive cough just irritates the throat and doesn't alleviate any symptoms. Coughing and soreness typically resolve along with laryngitis within a week. During this week, patients should make sure to drink plenty of fluids to aid the movement of mucus throughout the upper respiratory tract. Drinking hot teas with raw honey have been proven to soothe the throat and subdue coughs.

Keep reading for more on what symptoms of laryngitis to watch out for.