Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx often leads to the fact that there is a loss of voice. The causes and treatment of this phenomenon should be determined by the doctor. As a rule, therapist or otolaryngologist can deal with such problems.
The main causes of problems
The larynx is precisely the place where the person has the
vocal chords. With inflammation of the mucous membranes of this organ, voice loss, hoarseness is often observed, the timbre changes.
The described disease of the larynx is called laryngitis. The cause of its appearance may be bacterial, viral or fungal infections. Often there is loss of voice as a complication after acute respiratory viral infections, scarlet fever, measles, rubella. Also, laryngitis can begin as a result of infection with parainfluenza. Injuries and burns are common causes of damage to the vocal cords.
Do not underestimate the seriousness of the situation if there is a loss of voice. Causes and treatment should be determined by a specialist. Problems with the voice arise due to the fact that inflammation increases the permeability of the vessels of the pharynx. In this case, the lymphatic drainage in the tissues is disturbed, the blood vessels expand. The same processes begin in the vocal cords. They swell, increase in size and can not perform all their functions.
Chronic problems
With sluggish inflammation in the tonsils, sinuses, gums, chronic laryngitis may develop. At the same time, nodules, foci of thickening appear on the vocal cords, or, conversely, places of thinning, ulcers. This changes the timbre of the voice.
Chronic problems are evidenced by the fact that after a long tension of the ligaments, a person realizes that his voice has disappeared. How to immediately restore it back, it’s easy to figure it out if you understand in time that the larynx needs peace.
By the way, the timbre of voice in chronic laryngitis can change even when eating cold or hot food, when exposed to allergens and other irritants.
Possible symptoms
In most cases, people are in no hurry to see a doctor if they realize that their voice timbre has changed. If this phenomenon is not accompanied by fever, a feeling of general weakness, coughing and pain, then most patients are self-medicating.
But you need to understand that there are symptoms of voice loss that should not be ignored. So, the otolaryngologist needs to show up if the aphonia (the so-called loss of voice) is accompanied by a feeling of tickling or burning in the throat, pains that can intensify when swallowing. Laryngitis may also accompany coughing. As a rule, at first it is barking, and after some time sputum begins to recede. In addition, the disease is characterized by a rise in temperature.
But even in the absence of all the accompanying symptoms, it is worthwhile to seem to a specialist if there is a complete loss of voice.
Action tactics
People who experience laryngitis from time to time do not panic if they notice a change in the timbre of their voice. First of all, it is necessary to determine the cause and eliminate it.
If the disease was caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection, then special medications will be needed. But in any case, it is important to ensure complete peace of the vocal cords. This means that you must try to keep silent as much as possible. If this is not possible, then one must speak only in a whisper.
All actions should be aimed at curing laryngitis. Loss of voice, as a rule, is only a concomitant symptom that disappears at the moment when the disease recedes.
You can speed up recovery with plenty of warm drink. The emphasis can be on various teas, decoctions of medicinal herbs, milk with honey. If possible, spicy, spicy, fried foods, acidic and pickled foods should be excluded from the diet. Negatively affects the condition of the vocal cords, smoking and drinking. During treatment, they must be excluded.
Healing procedures
The choice of the most appropriate method of therapy depends on what caused the aphonia. If we are talking about overworking ligaments, then you can get along with relaxation and plenty of warm drink.
But it often happens that bacterial or viral infections cause voice loss. Causes and treatment in this case should be established under the guidance of a physician. As a rule, a combination treatment is prescribed, which includes taking antiviral or antibacterial drugs (depending on the diagnosis), local drugs that relieve inflammation and eliminate pain.
Doctors recommend a variety of aerosols and sprays. Such drugs are popular: “Bioparox”, “Cameton”, “Tantum Verde”, “Oracept”, “TeraFlu”. You can also lubricate a sore throat with Lugol. It can not only affect pathogenic microorganisms, but also reduce the discomfort of having a sore throat and a lost voice.
How to immediately restore the ability to speak normally, you can find out from your doctor. Perhaps he will prescribe you physiotherapy. In some cases, quartz gives good results.
Rinses are considered effective with special anti-inflammatory and antibacterial solutions. You can use Chlorhexidine, Tantum Verde.
Folk methods
If you have problems with your voice, do not forget about the methods that healers offer. Their advice, as a rule, comes down to the fact that you need to drink a lot of fluids, gargle and do therapeutic compresses.
Many folk healers recommend steam inhalation with potatoes and honey. It is necessary to breathe over a hot decoction of potatoes up to 3 times a day. Healing is also an infusion of viburnum and oak bark. Such steam inhalation can also be done up to 3 times a day.
With a hoarse voice, it is advised between meals to take a tablespoon of yolks mashed with sugar and butter.
Despite the fact that otolaryngologists with pharyngitis and laryngitis are advised to completely abandon alcohol, traditional healers have a different opinion on this matter. They recommend drinking the so-called Chaliapin cocktail. To prepare it, it is necessary to mix lemon juice, cognac, eggs and honey in equal proportions.
You can drink and horseradish infusion. A small piece of the root is crushed, 1/3 cup boiling water is poured and insisted for 20 minutes. The prepared drink can be drunk every hour, adding honey to it. Healers say that this infusion helps to recover quickly if voice loss occurs.
Causes and treatment in alternative methods of therapy are not related. That is, you can use any of these methods, regardless of what led to aphonia.
Preventative methods
If you know that the throat is your weak point, and with the slightest cold you immediately lose your voice, then you must remember how to prevent these problems. First of all, it is important to pay sufficient attention to strengthening immunity. In addition, it is important to avoid stress on the voice unit.
It is necessary to monitor nutrition. Do not forget that the vocal cords are sensitive to the temperature of the food and fluid that you consume. It is worth giving up both cold and excessively hot drink.
The vocal cords should be kept warm. Try not to talk in the cold, wrap your neck with a scarf.