Sore throat, sits voice. Photo: Getty
The voice sat down: the main reasons
The main reason for loss of voice isLaryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords. The inflamed cords swell and lose elasticity, losing the ability to vibrate fully and produce sound. The throat begins to hurt, the voice becomes hoarse or disappears completely. Laryngitis can be caused by:
- catarrhal or viral disease;
- overstrain of vocal cords (in people whose profession is associated with the need to constantly exploit them - teachers, singers, lecturers, actors);
- an allergic reaction (to dust, flowering plants, animal hair, etc.).
If your child's voice has become hoarse or hoarse, our recommendations will come in handy.
What should I do if I have a voice?
What to do if your voice has gone bad or disappearedcompletely? First, be sure to see a doctor, especially if the loss of voice is not associated with strained vocal cords, but is a consequence of acute respiratory infections or an allergic reaction: inflammation in such cases can spread to the entire larynx and cause a spasm of the respiratory tract. This is especially true for children: if a child's voice has gone, do not self-medicate, and be sure to call a pediatrician, he will prescribe the necessary drugs and procedures. Secondly, take measures to quickly restore your voice:
- Keep silent - your bonds need peace. In no case try to speak in a whisper - in this case, the vocal cords strain even more, and the process of recovery will take a long time.
- Drink lots of warm liquid. It is warm, not hot - the latter irritates the already inflamed larynx. Cold and carbonated drinks are also banned.
- Give up sharp, too salty and spicy food so as not to irritate the mucous membranes even more.
- Dry heat will increase blood circulation and accelerate the healing process: tie your throat with a warm scarf.
- If you do not have a temperature, try the footbaths with mustard.
- A proven folk way to calm the inflamed mucous larynx and remove - a glass of warm milk with a spoon of honey and a slice of butter.
As a rule, two or three days of proper treatment are enough for the inflammation to subside and the voice to return. Take care of yourself and be healthy! It is also interesting to read:
