Symptom Finder - Treatment of Acute Laryngitis
LARYNGITIS, ACUTE
1. Stop smoking.
2. If a viral etiology is suspected, treat with rest of the voice, humidifier, and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) 60 mg q6hrs or the
extended release form, 240 mg once daily.
3. If an allergic etiology is suspected, treat with an oral antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec D) 5–10 mg daily or Loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg daily. An inhaled corticosteroid such as fluticasone (Flovent) 2–4 puffs bid may be added in persistent cases. A single dose of methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 40 mg IM may be tried.
4. In persistent cases, refer the patient to an otolaryngologist.
1. Stop smoking.
2. If a viral etiology is suspected, treat with rest of the voice, humidifier, and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) 60 mg q6hrs or the
extended release form, 240 mg once daily.
3. If an allergic etiology is suspected, treat with an oral antihistamine such as cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec D) 5–10 mg daily or Loratadine (Claritin) 10 mg daily. An inhaled corticosteroid such as fluticasone (Flovent) 2–4 puffs bid may be added in persistent cases. A single dose of methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 40 mg IM may be tried.
4. In persistent cases, refer the patient to an otolaryngologist.
