MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's the time of year when the flu and common cold start to ramp up. Hennepin Healthcare is seeing an uptick in patients who've lost their voices. So what causes laryngitis? Good ...

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box that can cause hoarseness or loss of voice. Chronic laryngitis lasts for more than 3 weeks, and causes can include other illnesses or certain lifestyle ...

People with laryngitis may be able to speed up the healing process using some home remedies. Laryngitis self-care tips include resting the voice, gargling salt water, using a humidifier, and more.

I have laryngitis for the first time in as long as I can remember. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever had it before. It's severe. My throat hurts so bad (to swallow) I can feel it in my ears. Any effort ...

Laryngitis can be contagious if caused by an infection and you may have other symptoms. But it can also have causes that are not contagious, including tobacco smoke and overuse. Laryngitis is the ...