Symptoms

Symptoms of Laryngitis

Symptoms of laryngitis include:

• Hoarseness or raspy voice
• Voice loss
• Pain when talking
• Sore throat
• Scratchy or burning sensation low in the throat

More severe laryngitis symptoms may include:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain when swallowing
• Wheezing
• Vocal spasms when trying to talk
• Chronic unproductive cough or throat clearing 

You should see an otolaryngologist if symptoms:

• Don’t show improvement after two weeks
• Aren’t associated with a cold or flu
• Include coughing up blood
• Cause difficulty swallowing
• Are accompanied by a fever that won’t subside
• Are accompanied by a lump in the neck