The vocal cords are extremely sensitive to external irritants. Sometimes a person does not even notice at what point his voice disappeared. Many patients do not know how to get rid of this problem. As a rule, loss of voice (aphonia) is triggered by laryngitis, an inflammation of the larynx mucosa. Quite often, it affects the vocal cords, which lose mobility and stop vibrating normally. To cure such a pathology, we advise using special medications, as well as folk remedies for loss of voice.
Why is my voice missing?
As mentioned above, aphonia is usually associated with laryngitis. Inflammatory processes in the larynx are caused by bacterial agents. They settle on the mucous membrane, begin to multiply actively, creating an extensive pathogenic focus. It is not uncommon for microbes to enter the trachea. Concomitant symptoms of laryngitis are sore throat, severe coughing attacks and general weakness (as a result of intoxication of the body with the waste products of bacteria).
Gradually, the vocal cords enter the zone of influence of the pathogenic microflora. They swell, become hyperemic and stop forming the voice. As the swelling increases, gradual changes in the vocal timbre occur. When talking with a patient, you can notice uncharacteristic hoarseness and hoarseness, then the voice disappears altogether.
A little less often, a lost voice is a consequence of hypothermia, as well as colds and infectious diseases, in particular - tonsillitis. In principle, any ailment affecting the laryngeal mucosa can cause a violation of the timbre of the voice or its complete disappearance. In some cases, a short-term disappearance of the voice is diagnosed - the result of communication in raised tones, shouting or singing.
Chronic laryngitis most often affects professional singers, vocal teachers and presenters, who are forced to talk a lot. In young children, loss of voice occurs against the background of sore throat, and severe coughing attacks also contribute to this.
Drug treatment
In case of loss of voice caused by laryngitis, the first step is to relieve a sore throat. It is this that causes coughing attacks, which further irritate the vocal cords. We recommend using expectorant medications:
- "Bronchicum";
- "Bromhexin";
- "Codelacom" and so on.
They contribute to the transformation of a dry, unproductive cough into a wet, that is, productive. As a useful supplement, suck tablet formulations should be taken to soften the throat and eliminate sore throat. In addition, do not forget about the "heavy artillery" - antiviral drugs:
- Anaferone;
- "Rementadine";
- "Arbidole";
- Cycloferone;
- "Amizone";
- Aflubine.
Eliminate severe swelling of the mucous membrane of the larynx will help "Miramistin". This medicine is used for regular gargling (about 3 times a day). It not only removes puffiness, but disinfects the mucous membrane.
Remember homeopathic remedies. We advise you to include them in your complex treatment. "Givalex" has proven itself excellently, contributing to a significant acceleration of the regeneration of damaged vocal cords. Another homeopathic remedy "Gomeovoks" - lozenges, designed to combat laryngitis.
Inhalation is of great importance for effective therapy. According to experts, in this case it is better to abandon hot steam inhalations and give preference to procedures using nebulizers. This is a more gentle option that will help restore the voice in both children and adults. The active substances of preparations for nebulizers gently disinfect the mucous membrane and destroy pathogenic microflora.
Remedies from the arsenal of traditional medicine
Folk recipes are a great help in restoring the lost voice. They can be used as an adjunct to drug therapy or as a stand-alone treatment. Among the most popular means are the following:
Hot milk mixed with mineral alkaline waters restores the voice well. Maintain a one-to-one ratio and consume the drink in small sips throughout the day.- Make a healing cocktail with honey, milk, chicken eggs, and butter. You will need to heat 500 g of milk, add a fresh egg, one teaspoon each of honey and butter. The mixture should be stirred well and drunk twice a day (preferably in the morning and also in the evening just before bedtime).
- Anise seeds with cognac and honey are considered one of the most effective remedies for restoring lost voice. Take 100 g of seeds (about half a standard two-hundred-gram glass), fill them with hot water and place them on the stove. Raw materials must be boiled over low heat for no more than 15 minutes, after which the broth is removed, cooled and filtered. Next, add a quarter glass of honey, bring the mixture to a boil and put a spoonful of brandy at the end. You need to take the medicine every 30 minutes, one tablespoon.
- The traditional warming compress for the night has proved to be excellent. It is based on slightly warmed vegetable oil or honey.
- Add the previously extracted yolk into warm milk and mix the cocktail well. Drink in small sips. If desired, you can gargle with such a cocktail.
- Indispensable for loss of voice, medicinal tea from marshmallow and honey inflorescences. Put a spoonful of marshmallow flowers in a container, pour boiling water over it. Add one tablespoon of honey. It is recommended to consume the broth every hour throughout the day.
- Gargle with a baking soda and iodine solution. In half a glass of heated water, mix 3-4 drops of 5% pharmaceutical iodine and a teaspoon of baking soda. It is advisable to perform the procedure no more than 4 times a day. Otherwise, the mucous membrane of the larynx can be severely overdried.
- Take advantage of the healing power of apple cider vinegar. Add a couple of teaspoons of vinegar to 100 grams of warm water and drink slowly. To improve the taste of the drink and make it more effective, you can pour a little honey and lemon juice into it.
- If the loss of your voice is due to injury or smoke inhalation, eat honey. Every 3 hours, you need to eat one spoonful of beekeeping product.
Hot milk mixed with mineral alkaline waters restores the voice well. Maintain a one-to-one ratio and consume the drink in small sips throughout the day.Useful Tips
What should be done to quickly recover and return the lost voice? The vocal cords require constant rest. Reduce communication to a minimum, or better - be silent altogether. Moreover, it is not advisable to speak even in a whisper.
Maintain an optimal humidity regime in the rooms (at least 60 percent). To do this, you can do wet cleaning every day or use a specially purchased humidifier.
Drink plenty of warm liquids. Good fit:
- teas;
- compotes;
- warm milk;
- fruit drinks, juices;
- decoctions of medicinal plants and so on.
We recommend that you completely eliminate the use of cold drinks. This can further aggravate the clinical picture. Do not forget that drinking too hot is also harmful to the throat. Another problem can be added to the lost voice - a burn of the mucous membrane.
Give up smoking at least for a while (or better, completely get rid of the bad habit). Pay attention to your diet. Smoked meats, spices, spicy and sour foods should be excluded from it.Do not eat food that is too cold or too hot.
And, of course, refrain from alcohol. Together with nicotine, it has a lethal effect on the mucous membrane, causing edema, redness and hyperemia. Always dress for the weather, lead an active and healthy lifestyle, and eat well and regularly. Then you will forever forget what loss of voice is.
