Is laryngitis contagious without a fever?
I have a hoarse voice and a sore throat, which my doctor said is laryngitis. I don't have a fever, but I'm worried about passing it on to my family. Is laryngitis still contagious even if there's no fever?
I have a hoarse voice and a sore throat, which my doctor said is laryngitis. I don't have a fever, but I'm worried about passing it on to my family. Is laryngitis still contagious even if there's no fever?
My mother always tells me to drink warm turmeric water whenever my voice goes rough, saying it prevents it from spreading to others in the house. But actually, when I consulted our family doctor last year, he told me that even without a fever, viral laryngitis can definitely be contagious. It is best to avoid sharing cups and utensils for a few days just to be safe.
Don't stress too much about the lack of fever, but yes, it can still spread to others if it's caused by a common cold virus. Just take it easy, rest your voice completely, and keep a separate glass and towel for yourself. I'll always suggest keeping warm water handy and staying away from very cold things till your throat feels better.
I looked into this extensively when my daughter got it. My ENT doctor explained that laryngitis is often caused by rhinovirus or influenza, which can be highly contagious through droplets even if you do not have any fever. If it is from acid reflux or overusing your voice, then it is not contagious at all, so it really depends on what triggered it.
Honestly, I haven't slept more than three hours tonight, but I know this one because my whole family got it last month. My wife started whispering one day without any fever, and within three days, both kids and I were also croaking like frogs. So yes, keep your distance unless you want everyone in your house communicating via sign language.
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Haan, bilkul spread ho sakta hai! Fever nahi hai toh hume lagta hai infection nahi hai, but virus toh body mein hota hi hai na. Mere cousin ko bhi bina fever ke gale mein problem hui thi aur hum sab ko lag gayi thi. Thoda salt water gargles karo aur touch wood, mild hi rahega.
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