So the doctor told me that I had a “viral respiratory infection that’s sitting on [my] larynx”. I checked for further info on NetDoctor (God bless the internet!)

In acute laryngitis from a viral upper-respiratory infection, the voice becomes hoarse or is reduced to a whisper.

The most common symptom of early mild ‘irritative’ laryngitis is a feeling of postnasal drip with chronic throat clearing due to a sensation of secretions in the throat.

In chronic irritative laryngitis loss of voice quality with voice use, a feeling of irritation or of a lump in the throat, dryness or soreness (often worst in the morning upon wakening) may be features in addition to hoarseness (which often comes and goes). Pain with laryngeal movements such as speaking or swallowing, is typical of more severe laryngitis. Chronic cough and wheeze brought on by exercise are signs of more advanced inflammation.

A relief for everyone around me and a damn good excuse to stay at home and watch movies!