Buzz Briefs: R. Kelly, Prince May 6, 2008
Avril Lavigne Postpones Concerts Due To Laryngitis. Avril Lavigne has laryngitis and has postponed shows on her national tour this week ... Laryngitis also forced Lavigne to cancel dates last week in Phoenix and San Diego. (CBS News)
Avril cant sing, can type May 5, 2008
The Canadian-born, wannabe rock star wrote on her MySpace [] blog that she has never canceled a show and that her throat doctor told her she had a case of acute laryngitis. In her blog Lavigne also told fans she gagged on the camera the doctor sent down her throat. (Boston Herald)
Lavigne loses voice and axes gigs May 5, 2008
The Canadian singer has been diagnosed with acute laryngitis two months into her five-month world tour. "I have been sick this whole tour," she said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Singer Cancels SoCal Dates Due To Laryngitis May 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Pop singer Avril Lavigne, who bailed out of an appearance in Anaheim due to laryngitis, canceled Sunday night's concert at Universal City and Wednesday's show in San Diego. "My sincerest apologies to all of my fans," the pop-punk star said Saturday night. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Jordin Sparks Silencedfor Now Apr 22, 2008
The condition is described by the hospital as "a complication of laryngitis caused when a person who has laryngitis uses their voice at the height of the infection.". The diagnosis jibes with Zomba's, which, in its statement, said "Sparks has been going non-stop over the past two years.". (E! Online)
Winner Jordin Sparks struck with 'career-threatening throat injury'... Apr 22, 2008
caused when a person who has laryngitis uses their voice at the height of infection. "Some severe cases may require laser microsurgery.". (The Drudge Report)
McCain: The Biggest Loser in the Compassion Forum Apr 15, 2008
Regardless of how the Democrats lost their laryngitis, they rose to the challenge in the Compassion Forum ... Regardless of how the Democrats lost their laryngitis, they rose to the challenge in the Compassion Forum. (Townhall.com)
Grandma's New Gig Apr 12, 2008
Her whiskey-soaked voice - which makes her sound sexy and dilutes the makeup crew's efforts to present her as matronly - is the result of long-term laryngitis mixed with cocaine abuse. Maggie is a widow who, we are led to believe, only slept with one man. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
18 years ago due to cancer Apr 3, 2008
Two years later he had what he thought was laryngitis. When it didn t go away, Mehrman went to his doctor and to his horror learned he had cancer on one of his vocal cords. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Miami Heat's next injury likely to be laryngitis Apr 3, 2008
Miami Heat's next injury likely to be laryngitis. UNION-TRIBUNE. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rascal Flatts officially cancels Saskatoon show that was initially ... Mar 28, 2008
It has been rumoured that lead singer Gary LeVox is battling a case of laryngitis. According to concert promoter Live Nation, the Saskatoon date was cancelled due to rescheduling issues. (Canada.com)
Anthony Minghella: gentle genius Mar 23, 2008
He had also pulled out of appearing at a screening of his latest film, The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, based on the books by Alexander McCall Smith set in Botswana, due to laryngitis, which many who knew him found odd. The operation for the growth on his neck apparently went well and everyone was optimistic, but he suffered a haemorrhage and died at five o clock on Tuesday morning. (Times Online)
Keys cancels Glasgow, Manchester shows Feb 26, 2008
Keys' publicist said the singer had come down with laryngitis and was ordered to rest by her doctor. The two cancelled dates are likely to be rescheduled. (Digital Spy)
Elton John is the belle of Oscar parties Feb 26, 2008
"Most are out to show their bosoms," he said, his throat hoarse because of laryngitis. "I've seen a few beautiful dresses, but there's nothing really original here.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Keys postpones UK gig dates Feb 25, 2008
Her publicist Patti Webster said she was spending the next few days off stage due to laryngitis. Grammy-winning Keys was meant to be performing on Monday in Glasgow and on Tuesday in Manchester. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Alicia Keys Postpones 2 UK Tour Dates Feb 24, 2008
But the Grammy-winning singer was told to spend the next few days off the stage because of laryngitis, publicist Patti Webster said in a statement. The Glasgow and Manchester dates were to be rescheduled. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Feb 13, 2008
"Leading the way led to early struggles. Rochestie had six turnovers against Gonzaga, followed by eight turnovers in a game against Portland State, both in early December.LA DNAfter scoring 18 points, all in the second half, in Thursday's impressive road win at Washington State, UCLA point guard Darren Collison said a more aggressive approach was the reason for the outburst.Somewhere on the charter flight from Pullman to Seattle in the next few hours, Collison again lost his aggression, which... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Work ethic has led to success for UNH's Abreu Jan 24, 2008
Like going on American Idol with laryngitis. A high school graduate at age 17, he ended up doing two postgraduate years the first at Gunnery Prep in Connecticut, where the level of competition was not as high as he had hoped. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Look out, Egypt: Jack has his own 'Bucket List' Jan 13, 2008
He brushes off a suggestion that it could be a slight case of laryngitis with "No. It's too early. That's all.". That really isn't all. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Powter works out a return in cyberspace Jan 12, 2008
She lived on a working farm, exercised and reared her three sons (ages 10, 24 and 25), she says via telephone from her home in Seattle, where a touch of laryngitis doesn t seem to dim her trademark volume. I came back to work for one reason, she says. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Jury selection delayed in Scoville case by illness Jan 8, 2008
(AP) - Jury selection in the trial of a man accused of killing a Stowe woman almost 17 years ago is being delayed because a defense attorney has laryngitis. Jury selection for the trial of 60-year-old Howard Godfrey is now scheduled to begin on Wednesday. (WCAX.com, VT)
STOP THE INSANITY ... AGAIN Jan 7, 2008
AGAIN / Fitness fanatic Powter returns - just as passionate as before. If you'd like to know what I think, you can see me directly. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's the perfect time to talk about perfection Dec 28, 2007
Disconcerting, yes, but he's just happy it isn't laryngitis. Pick: Cowboys. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The Best of 2007 Dec 20, 2007
Kastelic: I had a bad case of sinusitis and laryngitis before we left, so that wasn't fun. I saw a doctor when we got to Amsterdam, and he fixed me up. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gretzky coaches Coyotes to 5-1 win over Rangers on return to MSG Dec 18, 2007
The flu and laryngitis notwithstanding, the Hall of Famer's return to Madison Square Garden could not have been better. Illness, not anger, robbed Coach Gretzky of his voice. (FOX 11, AZ)
Graham hits two more milestones Dec 18, 2007
Backup QB had laryngitis, which is why , and not McCown, relieved in the fourth quarter. For the Falcons, RB left in the first quarter with an undisclosed injury after a 29-yard gain down the Buccaneers sideline. (BucsInsiders.com)
Dr. Pevsner had music in his heart Nov 30, 2007
Then I got laryngitis that never went away, that also kept me from volunteering to sing more at the temple. I wanted to learn some other instruments (banjo, maybe cello), and get much better on the piano. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
What's Going Around, Last Week in November Nov 22, 2007
In Pittsford, Dr. David Topa is treating kids with croup and laryngitis. In Brighton, Dr. Correne Wirt is seeing kids with upper respiratory infections and strep throat. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Lester Ziffren, 101, Spanish Civil War reporter, movie writer, diplomat Nov 21, 2007
His apparently scrambled message began: "Mothers Everlastingly Lingering Illness Likely Laryngitis Aunt Flora Ought Return Even If Goes North Later Equally Good If Only Night . . .". The London desk was quick to see the news in the first letters of each word - the army had launched its fight from Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. (Boston Globe)
Keeping your words – healthy vocal cords key to strong voice Nov 21, 2007
Although teachers are at the top of the list of those suffering from laryngitis due to professional demands, they're definitely not the only ones. One-quarter of the U.S. work force considers their voices to be necessary to their job, according to the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS) in Denver. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Meat Loaf cancels tour after cyst diagnosis Nov 8, 2007
A doctor was reportedly summoned and the singer was diagnosed as suffering from exhaustion and from acute Laryngitis and urged to rest. The rock balladeer and sometime actor, is best known for his albums Bat Out of Hell I, II and III.. (Times Online)
Ill Meat Loaf scraps Europe tour Nov 8, 2007
His management later issued a statement to say he was suffering from laryngitis and had been ordered to rest by doctors. After cancelling gigs in Manchester and Birmingham, it was announced on Tuesday that Meat Loaf - born Marvin Lee Aday - had been diagnosed with an "inter-vocal cord cyst". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Page gets 'living legend' award Nov 6, 2007
The Bat Out of Hell star is recovering from a bout of acute laryngitis that led him to cancel two concerts in his current UK tour. Quite a year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Meat Loaf calls off another show Nov 5, 2007
Rock singer Meat Loaf postponed his concert at Manchester's MEN Arena on Sunday evening as he is still suffering from acute laryngitis. A statement said he had been "ordered by his doctor not to perform". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sick Meat Loaf scraps UK gig Nov 3, 2007
US rocker Meat Loaf scrapped a planned concert in Britain on Friday due to acute laryngitis, two days after cutting short a gig due to ill health. The 60-year-old singer cancelled the concert at Birmingham's NEC Arena, part of the European leg of his Three Bats Tour, on doctors' orders. (iAfrica.com)
Sticking to the message pays off Oct 27, 2007
"It's a nice drop," murmured Therese, who has been struck with laryngitis on the campaign trail, "but it's far too soon.". Alastair Campbell's diaries record that Blair and his team, too, were determined not to take victory for granted, refusing even to talk about the possibility of winning during their campaign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Asher: New Labor Movement Oct 27, 2007
YWU met with one woman who went to work at an Ice Cream parlor unable to speak because of laryngitis. She wrote responses to patron's questions on a pad of paper. (Zmag.org)
Drinking water is one way to keep your voice clear Oct 24, 2007
The old "lemon in hot water" remedy actually helps soothe the voice and can help clear thick mucus when you are sick with a cold or laryngitis, but only a small amount is necessary. Another simple tip is give your voice and your vocal cords a break once in a while. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Health Guide Sep 27, 2007
WASHINGTON, 7:06 a.m. Sept. 12 (AP) : Doctors treating sickened ground zero workers offered Congress a detailed diagnosis Wednesday of the ailments still affecting thousands after the Sept. 11 attacks, from runny noses to laryngitis to lung disease. WASHINGTON, 10:48 a.m. Sept. 10 (REUTERS) : A potential human carcinogen has been found in batches of Pfizer Inc.'s AIDS drug Viracept, regulators said Monday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Yanks notes: Kennedy scratched Sep 22, 2007
Public-address announcer Bob Sheppard missed his fourth consecutive game on Friday with laryngitis. Coming up: The Yankees will play the second game of four with the Blue Jays on Saturday, sending Hughes (4-3, 4. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yanks Tame Birds, Inch Closer to Red Sox Sep 18, 2007
Notes:@ Bob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer at Yankee Stadium, missed the game with laryngitis. He is expected back later this week. (Munster Times, IN)
Doctors detail ills of Sept. 11 workers Sep 13, 2007
Their ailments range from runny noses to laryngitis to lung disease, he said. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Doctor details 9/11 workers' illnesses Sep 13, 2007
Their ailments range from runny noses to laryngitis to lung disease, he said. "Respiratory illness, psychological distress and financial devastation have become a new way of life for many," he told the House Education and Labor Committee. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Builder Bligh has big plans Sep 12, 2007
" Outgoing Premier Peter Beattie was not present in the Executive Building in George Street, declaring himself part of Queensland's past at an emotional State Labor Caucus meeting earlier in the day. Ms Bligh, suffering laryngitis, said Mr Lucas would take on the new portfolio of Infrastructure and Planning, which includes the planning component of the current portfolio of Local Government and Planning (headed by Andrew Fraser). It will also take in the Office of Urban Management, now within the... (Brisbane Times)
Timeline: Luciano Pavarotti Sep 6, 2007
Classical music icon diagnosed with cancer LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0After health problems including laryngitis and neck surgery forced Pavarotti to pull out of a series of concerts the tenor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of this year. LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0 LETTERSPACING0 KERNING0Shortly after surgery he was reported to be "recovering well" and planning to resume his farewell tour in 2007. (BBC News -- Europe)
Hitting the high notes Sep 3, 2007
In August, her cold ripened into laryngitis, and she cancelled an appearance at Salzburg, earning a rare rebuke from the festival's director, who called her 'unreliable. Anna Netrebko proves the truth of Violetta's manic motto. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Welcome to Johnstown Sep 1, 2007
" Thanks to the marvels of YouTube, anyone can watch Johns attempting to hit those high notes during their July slot on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Jones sounded like he'd just gargled battery acid. Not ideal for the band's big comeback on US TV. "I had laryngitis," Johns says. Has he watched it back since? "I don't want to. I was there. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Harlow takes a break from 38 years of broadcasts Aug 31, 2007
Rich Harlow, the home and away golden-throat color commentator, never developed laryngitis in 38 years of weekly sports broadcasts. He never called in sick. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
The desire to sing: You just can't fight it: Listen to the Audio Aug 28, 2007
And, um, in case anyone needs to know - say someone gets sick or has laryngitis - I do a wicked "All Star," and I'm always willing to "Roll With the Changes.". Just need that monitor with the colored words. (Durango Herald)
The Flip Side Aug 26, 2007
" New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury is defending dogfighting, calling it a sport that compares to hunting. A little bit surprising he'd intentionally anger people who carry guns, but, hey, Marbury is used to it. He played against the Pacers. Federal marshals seized a $1.5 million yacht that belonged to Latrell Sprewell after the former NBA star defaulted on the mortgage. The 70-foot Milwaukee's Best will be sold by a New York bank to cover the $1.3 outstanding debt. Apparently, Sprewell... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Saratoga Notes for August 20, 2007 Aug 21, 2007
Jockey Calvin Borel, who took off Mondays mounts after suffering a case of laryngitis overnight, is expected to work Street Sense tomorrow morning. . (FOX23 News, NY)
Angst, drugs and alcohol: that's opera Aug 19, 2007
Netrebko has laryngitis and Villazon is suffering from depression ... I know from reliable sources that she has laryngitis. (Guardian Unlimited)
Tenor Pavarotti to leave hospital Aug 15, 2007
In March 2005, he had neck surgery to repair two vertebrae, while a bout of laryngitis forced him to cancel an appearance at a Three Tenors concert in Mexico last June. He had surgery to remove a pancreatic tumour at a New York hospital in July 2006. (BBC News)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Aug 13, 2007
Though uncommon, this can cause laryngitis and pneumonia. Diagnosis and Treatment. (Suite101.com)
Pavarotti is admitted to hospital Aug 10, 2007
In March 2005, he had neck surgery to repair two vertebrae, while a bout of laryngitis forced him to cancel an appearance at a Three Tenors concert in Mexico in June last year. He also had back surgery and contracted an infection while in hospital, which forced him to cancel further concert dates. (BBC News)
Deadly collapse as Rolling Stones stage is dismantled Jul 1, 2007
Two killed as Rolling Stones stage is dismantled. David Batty and agenciesFriday June 29, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited)
Mark Chesnutt to replace Currington at Independence Festival Jun 28, 2007
However, a bout with laryngitis caused by an upper respiratory infection has forced Currington to cancel his tour dates through July 31, according to officials with the Waterfront Development Corp.. The free festival is a two-day event, which also will include a July 4 performance by Jo-El Sonnier and the Neville Brothers. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cicada Concotion Not Everyone's Cup Of Tea Jun 16, 2007
Dr. Rong Jun Zhao at New Nam Foo Ling recommends cicada tea to his patients with colds and laryngitis. Beverly Yee, who practices traditional Asian medicine, uses cicadas to treat skin ailments. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Signs of life Jun 10, 2007
Think of Bill Gates being out with laryngitis, and Fred from the mailroom now running the meeting. It s logical to assume that when you lose a projected starting pitcher (Mike Hampton) and a solid reliever (Mike Gonzalez) for the season, your best player (Chipper Jones) sits for an extended period and the player who should be picking up the slack (Andruw Jones) instead nosedives, there are going to be problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Abilene native brings circus home Jun 6, 2007
The ringmaster had laryngitis and Collins knew the show so well that he didn't need to rehearse beforehand. It is a rare event to have a circus like Carson and Barnes in town. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
James Morrison cancels Auckland show May 14, 2007
"After cancelling his show in Melbourne last Tuesday due to a severe case of laryngitis, James bravely soldiered through two Sydney concerts," it said. "At the conclusion of his last Sydney show, James had an emergency meeting with a throat specialist and was strongly advised against continuing his tour.". (Stuff.co.nz)
New Reflux Guidelines Released Apr 15, 2007
These patients may have typical reflux symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation but also may complain of chest pain, asthma, chronic cough and chronic laryngitis. This confusing list of symptoms, coupled with the fact that many of these patients do not have visible esophageal erosions, makes diagnosis and treatment of GERD a challenge. (Science Daily)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) Apr 11, 2007
Spreading sickness Until radio host Don Imus opened his big mouth, the biggest news on the Rutgers University campus last week was when Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of PBS' "Washington Week," postponed her visiting lecture because of laryngitis. Now, Mr. Imus is wishing he'd had laryngitis, too. (Washington Times, DC)
Resurrected Influence: Evangelicals in 2008 Mar 26, 2007
Or, will the mid-term defeat of the Republicans give them social laryngitis ... Or, will the mid-term defeat of the Republicans give them social laryngitis. (Townhall.com)
Flotilla in France part of low-key Packer nuptials Mar 24, 2007
Peter Overton was MC (Alan Jones had to pull out, suffering laryngitis. Overton and 60 Minutes have been doing a story on O'Brien) and a veritable who's who turned up to show their support, including Skye and David Leckie, Ros Packer, the Premier, Morris Iemma, fast food mogul Jack Cowin, Marcella Zemanek (minus Stan, who is also battling a brain tumour), Sam Chisholm, Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull, Neville Wran, Julia Ross, retail supremo Roger Corbett and old golden tonsils himself, John Laws. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
