Doctors typically diagnose laryngitis with a physical examination that assesses the nose, throat, ears, and voice. In some cases, no additional testing is required.
The typical symptom of laryngitis is hoarseness, so doctors will take care to listen to the person’s voice with laryngitis. They also ask questions about lifestyle and other related diseases. Your doctor also looks for the following signs of laryngitis:
- Irritation
- Redness
- Vocal cord swelling
- Lesions on the voice box
If the doctor sees a lesion or other suspicious mass, they may order a biopsy. During a biopsy, the doctor removes a small piece of tissue to be examined in a lab.