What makes a hoarse voice or laryngitis worse?

* Straining your voice. Talking too much, talking too loudly, or singing in a high pitch can put strain on your vocal cords and make laryngitis worse.

* Smoking. Smoking can irritate the vocal cords and make them more susceptible to infection.

* Allergies. Allergies can cause the nose and throat to become inflamed and irritated, which can make laryngitis worse.

* Dehydration. Dehydration can cause your throat to become dry and irritated, which can make laryngitis worse.

* Acid Reflux. Acid reflux can cause the stomach contents to come up into the throat, which can irritate the vocal cords and make laryngitis worse.