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Well, its an interresting situation. Laringitis is very contagious so it could be a red flag, however he'd probably show some symptoms of being ill. If he shows no symptoms of being ill, or under the influence of medications, I guess I'd leave it up to him. If he feels fit to fly I'd probably let him, though it would depend on exactly how bad his voice was and how hard it is to understand him. I may advise him to drink some water to possibly clear up his throat so I can undrstand him better, and I'd probably handle the radio communications.
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Laringitis is only truely contagious if you have contact with his umm discharge, (like from a sneeze). Just being inthe cockpit should be ok. Just make sure HE washes his hands frequently and you also. You can get alcohol hand gel cleaner that does not need water at any drug store, newstand, supermarket. Also carring clorax wipes helps. I got stuff fromthe hospital I work in and this stuff kills everythings.
I would make sure he drinks lots of fluids, no sodas, or other caffienated stuff (YES I said limit his coffee!!!) You can get medication from any drug store called COLD EZZE or something similiar. Great stuff and doesn't taste that bad. When ever someone in our department starts sniffling we all chip in a get a huge bag of the stuff for all af us. And then see how his day goes. If it gets bad call dispatch and have a reserve take over.