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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; ((AE}} Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of laryngitis include:

• Avoiding people who have upper respiratory infections during cold and flu season
• Regular hand washing
• Avoiding crowded places

Smoking cessation may help prevent tumors of the head and neck or lungs, which may lead to hoarseness