Did you wake up this morning with a voice that sounds like a rusty gate?
If you did, you might be suffering from one or more of the following things: sinus infection, tonsillitis, or laryngitis.
Laryngitis happens when you yell or use your voice too much.
It's also known as "the screaming goat" disease because some kids like to imitate animals by raising their pitch until they go hoarse and sound like a goat.
When you do this, your vocal cords can become swollen, inflamed, and irritated, leading to laryngitis or voice loss.
Another cause of laryngitis is cold air or dry air on your throat.
Cold and dry air causes your vocal cords to get irritated, resulting in loss of voice.
One of the main symptoms of laryngitis is a pain in the throat.
You may even feel like you have a lump in your throat.
You may also get headaches, have trouble swallowing, and suffer sinus infections or ear infections more often.
Don't worry! There are plenty of ways to get the voice back up and running.
Here are 11 proven home remedies for voice loss.
These methods have been tested by clinical studies and proved by helpful people on the internet.
1. Give Your Voice a Rest
Take a break from talking. Once you're feeling better, speak at a lower pitch.
Use lots of friendly, soothing voices to help you relax and unwind.
If you have to talk at work, try to speak on a non-straining pitch.
Avoid talking when your throat is very sore or when you're very stressed out, as this can make things worse.
2. Salt Water Gargle
Using a saltwater gargle is an excellent and straightforward way to get your vocal cords back into shape.
You'll want to measure a half teaspoon of salt into one cup of warm water.
You can do this by putting the salt in a small bowl and then adding 2 cups of warm water to dissolve it completely.
Gargle with this solution for 15 seconds before spitting it out (don't swallow it).
Repeat the process 2-3 times a day until your voice returns to normal.
3. Drink Water or Lots of Fluids
Drinking plenty of fluids does more than make you go to the bathroom.
It helps to lubricate your vocal cords, making talking easier on them.
Try to avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks since they can add stress and dehydrate your throat further.
Stick with warm liquids like tea and water as well as fruit juices and shakes if possible.
If you feel like your voice sounds scratchy or have a painful throat, drink some water right away.
4. Add warmth and moisture with a humidifier.
Moisture in the air will help to relieve some of the symptoms of your voice loss.
It will even allow you to get a better night's sleep even if you're not suffering from throat soreness.
The warm mist that comes from the humidifier can help soothe your throat and nasal passages as well as the surrounding area in your throat.
5. Suck on lozenges (Cough Drops)
You can purchase lozenges/cough drops that are flavored to help soothe your throat.
They can be very effective if you're feeling sick and are seeking relief.
They work by inhibiting the airways' muscles, making it easier to breathe and soothe a sore throat.
Also, cough drops will help to relieve nasal congestion.
6. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is known for its ability to help stimulate your body and help it fight infections.
This is because of the amount of (vitamin C) AVC contains.
Most people take it by mixing 1 tablespoon with 8 oz of warm water or Honey (to taste).
This is great if you can only take small sips of water or warm drinks.
You should drink this all at once if possible.
Beware that acidic beverages can cause a burning sensation to your larynx if you drink them.
7. Tea and Honey
Tea and Honey are common household home remedies for voice loss, and they have been proven helpful in clinical trials.
It contains anti-inflammatories that help soothe your throat as well as antihistamines that work against allergies that can add stress to your vocal cords.
This is a great way to find relief for any pain or discomfort you're feeling.
You can make yourself a cup of tea which is more effective than using Honey alone.
To make the tea, you'll want to boil some apple cider vinegar in water with slices of lemon and a few teaspoons of Honey.
8. Ginger Root
Studies have shown that ginger is effective in reducing inflammation, relieving nausea, and clearing your sinuses.
It also aids in clearing your sinuses and soothing inflammation.
To make a ginger tea to soothe your throat, add six to eight sliced inches of ginger to one cup of water and steep.
Then strain the water and drink it all at once or two tablespoons twice daily for up to ten days.
Gently warming up the root will help to release its natural oils.
Mixing it with lemon juice or Honey and then warm water can help soothe your sore throat and burning sensation.
9. Dink Some Beetroot Juice.
Beetroot juice is good for you, and it will also help with your voice!
It contains nitrates that go to your vocal cords to make them work better.
The more beetroot juice you drink, the better your voice will get.
Make sure to drink the real thing, not just taking supplements!
10. Garlic it up
Fresh garlic is another good way to soothe your throat as it works out your immune system.
It helps loosen the mucus in your lungs or sinuses, making it easier for you to breathe.
To use garlic, slice off a few cloves (you can also add them to your cooking!) and eat it raw to release its full therapeutic benefits.
11. Gargle with Diluted Vinegar
Gargle diluted vinegar is one of the best home remedies for voice loss.
Simply add 1/8 of a teaspoon of vinegar to 1/4 cup of warm water.
Gargle regularly to relieve your sore throat and laryngitis.
If you have trouble swallowing, the best thing to do is gargle with vinegar or drink it plain, NOT Honey since it will not help with any other symptoms besides burning.
If your laryngitis is caused by acid reflux, you should avoid using vinegar. It may aggravate your condition.
Things you should avoid when you have a loss of voice or laryngitis:
- Junk foods, including fatty, sugary, salty, and processed foods. Chewing these will cause your mouth to swell, and it will also make the pain in your throat worse. If you have problems swallowing these types of foods, avoid them altogether until the swelling in your throat goes down.
- Caffeine: containing beverages such as coffee or other tea or soda: It is best to avoid them if you want to alleviate symptoms quickly.
- Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol may cause dehydration, which will lead to burning and swelling of the throat, which will only make your throat sorer!
- Tobacco smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke: This is also bad for your throat since it can cause irritation and inflammation in the tissues around your vocal cords, causing further swelling and pain.
- Coughing up mucus: It is really bad for your throat to cough and spit out mucus. It increases the number of bacteria in your throat, which will only make the inflammation worse. You can prevent this by taking warm salt water or using a vaporizer.
When do you see a doctor?
If you have a sudden onset of hoarseness or loss of voice, then you should call your primary care physician right away.
If the problem goes away and comes back again, this is normal for most people.
It would help if you talked to your doctor about what you can do at home to ease the pain and swelling in your throat.
Acute laryngitis usually improves on its own after around a week.
Because of the inflammation, the area is left raw, making infection more likely.
Antibiotics will not help if laryngitis is caused by a viral infection (such as a cold) or overuse of the voice.
If you're a singer or need to use your voice often, your doctor can prescribe corticosteroids, which may minimize inflammation in the vocal cords.
You may have chronic (long-term) laryngitis if the hoarseness lasts longer than a few weeks.
A doctor should be seen if you have chronic laryngitis because it may be caused by an underlying disorder such as acid reflux or bacterial infection.
Conclusion
A person who's lost their voice due to laryngitis typically recovers quickly.
Home remedies can speed up the healing process and give relief to discomfort.
Laryngitis may be caused by prolonged use of the voice, irritants, or an infection.
To recover from laryngitis, stay hydrated, and rest your voice is the best things you can do.
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