Sore throat, sits voice. Photo: Getty
The voice sat down: the main reasons
The main cause of loss of voice is laryngitis- inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords. Inflamed ligaments swell and lose elasticity, losing the ability to fully vibrate and produce sound. The throat begins to ache, the voice sits 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 a child has a voice, an hoarse voice has appeared, our recommendations will come in handy.
What should I do if I have a voice?
What to do if the voice has sat down or disappeared completely? First, be sure to consult a doctor, especially if the loss of voice is not associated with overstrain of the ligaments, but is a consequence of acute respiratory disease or allergic reaction: inflammation in such cases can spread to the entire larynx and cause a spasm of the airways. This is especially true of children: if the voice of the child has sat down, do not self-medicate, and necessarily call the pediatrician, he will prescribe the necessary drugs and procedures. Secondly, take measures to restore the voice as soon as possible:
- 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 popular way to calm the inflamed laryngeal mucosa and remove is a glass of warm milk with a spoonful of honey and a piece of butter.
Typically, two to three days of proper treatment is enough to reduce inflammation and voice returned. Take care of yourself, and be healthy! Also interesting to read:
