Laryngitis causes a hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of irritation and inflammation of the vocal cords. The vocal cords get inflamed and swollen when you have laryngitis. Overuse of the vocal cords leads to the distortion of sounds and hoarseness.
Laryngitis symptoms include a raspy voice, losing your voice completely, coughing, trouble swallowing, a dry or sore throat, a tickling, scratchiness in the throat, a constant urge to clear the throat, postnasal discharge, and fever. Most of the time ordinary laryngitis symptoms will disappear within two weeks.
1.
Apple cider vinegar is helpful when trying to balance stomach acid levels.
It’s It also provides enzymes and probiotics, which improves your ability
to digest foods properly. This will help people who have laryngitis due to
acid reflux.
It can also fight infections. The use of vinegar to do this
dates back to Hippocrates. Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in one
glass of water three times daily to help cure acid reflux that causes
laryngitis.
2.
Garlic is
popularly believed to be useful for the common cold, one of the main causes of
laryngitis. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties, helping to kill
bacteria and viruses that lead to inflammation and infection.
Garlic also acts as a natural expectorant that helps to
loosen mucus. Whether you are using garlic raw or cooked, you can take
advantage of its many benefits by chopping or crushing it. Add it
to a soup, stew, salad or sauce. You can also eat one to two cloves of raw
garlic daily. Combine it with raw honey if you don’t love the taste.
3.
Ginger
helps to soothe inflamed mucous membranes of the larynx. It is used to warm the
body and break down toxins in your organs. It’s also known to cleanse the
lymphatic system and make decrease susceptibility to infections in the
respiratory system.
Ginger also decreases
inflammation, swelling and pain (some of the most common laryngitis symptoms).
To use ginger to relieve laryngitis, add raw ginger to a smoothie or juice, use
ginger powder in a soothing soup, or drink a cup of ginger tea two to three
times daily.
4.
Lemon essential oil inhibits the growth of bacteria and the spread of viruses
that cause respiratory infections and laryngitis. It also detoxifies the body
and loosens mucus in the throat so you won’t need to cough as forcefully or
often.
This lets your voice box rest. To use lemon essential
oil to relieve laryngitis symptoms, add one to two drops to a glass of warm
water or tea, or combine the same amount with a teaspoon of raw honey. You can
also inhale lemon oil directly from the bottle or add it to a diffuser at home.
5.
Marshmallow root has been used traditionally to treat sore throat and cough.
It contains mucilage that coats the throat and helps to relieve irritation. It
also reduces swelling in the lymph nodes, speeds up healing time, and reduces
aggravating dry cough.
This is why marshmallow extract is added to many cough
syrups and throat lozenges. Don’t take marshmallow at the same time of day as
prescription medications, as it can potentially interfere with some drugs.
6.
Peppermint essential oil is a helpful for allergies, which is a common cause of laryngitis. It can offer relief
from scratchy throats. It also acts as an expectorant, providing relief from
allergy symptoms, as well as colds and coughs. It can discharge phlegm and
reduce inflammation of the vocal cords.
Peppermint oil is especially helpful for people with
laryngitis. It decreases contractions that cause you to cough, which
reduces irritation to the vocal cords. You can use peppermint oil in a
number of ways to treat laryngitis symptoms. For internal use, add one to two
drops to a glass of water or cup of tea. You can also apply peppermint oil
topically to the chest and throat, or diffuse it at home.
7.
Raw honey is
one of the oldest traditional medicines considered to be important in the
treatment of several ailments, which include respiratory conditions. It has antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant
activities in addition to a high nutrient value. It maintains a moist environment,
which helps to soothe irritation and relieve laryngitis symptoms like coughing
and hoarseness.
Raw honey can also help to relieve seasonal allergy
symptoms, which can cause laryngitis. It desensitizes them to the flora triggering
their allergic reaction. To treat laryngitis, add raw honey to warm water or
tea throughout the day.
8.
Rest your voice to
get rid of laryngitis. Don’t talk unless you have to, and when you do, speak
softly. Whispering actually irritates your larynx more than speaking softly. Be
sure to avoid whispering. Even clearing your throat can further irritate your
larynx.
Some other lifestyle treatments for laryngitis include:
drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol, using a humidifier or vaporizer,
sucking on lozenges or chewing gum, gargling salt and warm water, chewing your
food, and eating smaller meals.
9.
Slippery elm
has been an herbal remedy in North America since the nineteenth century. It is
known for its ability to treat GERD, sore throat, and cough.
Like marshmallow root, slippery elm contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel
when mixed with water. This mucilage coats and soothes the mouth, throat,
stomach, and intestines. This makes it ideal for sore throat, cough, and GERD.
[i] Sources used:
·
“Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD)”
(https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/reflux-disease-gerd-1#1)
·
“Laryngitis Symptoms: 9 Easy Natural Treatments” by Dr. Josh Axe
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