The larynx, or -gitis is often due to persistent acute laryngitis and commonly affects smokers. Because cancer of the larynx may cause hoarseness, a person whose symptoms persist more than a few weeks should be evaluated for cancer (see Nose and Throat Cancers: Laryngeal Cancer ). Treatment of viral laryngitis depends on the symptoms. Resting the voice (by not speaking), drinking extra fluids, and inhaling steam relieve symptoms and help healing. Treating bronchitis, if present, may improve the laryngitis. An antibiotic is given only for infection caused by bacteria.
Causes of Laryngitis
The common Causes of Laryngitis :
An upper respiratory infection, especially a cold or flu.
Allergies
Exposure to irritants, such as smoke or chemicals.
Straining or overusing the voice, such as by prolonged loud talking, shouting, cheering, or singing.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . This is called reflux laryngitis.
Symptoms of Laryngitis
Some Symptoms of Laryngitis :
Recent or current upper respiratory infection
a headache,
Hoarseness
Fever
difficulty speaking,
an irritating cough, and
needing to clear the throat excessively.
a hoarse voice,
Dry cough
Treatment of Laryngitis
Ibuprofen and aspirin may help alleviate fever and some of the discomfort associated with laryngitis.
If the doctor is concerned about a bacterial infection causing the laryngitis, then he or she will prescribe a course of antibiotics.
Avoid irritants such as smoke and pollution. Do not smoke.?
It may be necessary to place a breathing tube into your throat in order to breathe for you (the procedure is called intubation).
Drink warm liquids such as tea or a honey-lemon drink.
Avoid airborne irritants such as smoke and allergens .
Humidifiers and warm showers can also help alleviate some symptoms.
Vocal therapy may help some people especially those at risk of permanently damaging their voice.
Try to rest your voice and avoid shouting, singing, talking or whispering for long periods. If you overuse your voice when the vocal cords are inflamed, it may make the inflammation worse and take longer for your normal voice to return.
Leukemia is a bone marrow disorder that arises when one abnormal white blood cell begins to continuously replicate itself. Leukemia, which literally means "white blood" in Greek, occurs when there is an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the blood. The disease usually starts in the white blood cells. The blood-forming (hematopoietic) cells of the bone marrow make leukocytes to defend the body against infectious organisms, such as viruses and bacteria. If the cells reach the central nervous system and build up in the cerebrospinal fluid that support s the brain and spinal column, they can cause headaches and seizures. Lymphocytes, which are found in both the blood stream and the lymphatic system, coordinate the immune response and produce antibodies. If untreated, the surplus leukemic cells overwhelm the bone marrow, enter the bloodstream, and eventually invade other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). In this way, the behavior of leukemia is different than that of other cancers, which usually begin in major organs and ultimately spread to the bone marrow.
Causes of Leukaemia
The common Causes of Leukaemia :
We do not know what causes leukemia.
Very high levels of radiation
If you think your child is at risk for leukemia, talk with your doctor.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
These are only risk factors. Most people who have one of the risk factors do not get leukemia.
moking
Some viruses like Human T-cell leukemia virus
Working with chemicals like benzene or formaldehyde
Symptoms of Leukaemia
Some Symptoms of Leukaemia :
Fever , chills, and other flu-like symptoms.
Neurological symptoms ( headache ).
Night sweats
Swollen or bleeding gums.
Loss of appetite and/or weight.
Enlarged liver and spleen.
Weakness and fatigue.
Frequent infections.
Bone pain or tenderness.
Shortness of breath when you're physically active, as while climbing steps.
Problems breathing
Treatment of Leukaemia
The abnormal cells are killed by medicines. Chemotherapy can be taken by mouth, by shots, or given into a vein (intravenously).
Surgery to remove an enlarged spleen or to install a venous access device (large plastic tube) to give medications and withdraw blood samples.
Radiation therapy to kill cancer cells by exposure to high-energy radiation.
High-energy x-rays are used to kill abnormal cells.
After radiation and chemotherapy kills the abnormal bone marrow, healthy bone marrow from a healthy donor is given to a patient through a vein. The healthy bone marrow goes to the patient's bones and makes healthy blood cells. Most children with leukemia will not need a bone marrow transplant.
Some people with leukemia choose to enroll in clinical trials to try out experimental treatments or new combinations of known therapies.