Hoarseness of Voice: Home Remedies, Causes and Symptoms

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Home Remedies for Hoarseness of Voice Causes and
Symptoms
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Introduction

• Hoarseness, is a condition where the individual
  observes an abnormal change in the voice. The
  person experience dry or scratchy throat and the
  sound produced will not be smooth.
• The most common symptoms of hoarseness stems from
  a sign of inflamed larynx. This condition is
  called laryngitis. If the hoarseness lasts for
  more than 10days, medical intervention is
  required.

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What are the causes of hoarseness of voice?

• Hoarseness is a result of viral infection in
  upper respiratory tract. Other common factors
  that can cause, hoarseness may be
• Excess coughing
• Allergies
• Smoking
• Acid reflux
• Drinking caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
• Screaming, prolonged singing, or straining the
  vocal cords
• Inhaling toxic substances

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Some less common causes of hoarseness include

• Polyps (abnormal growths) in the vocal cords,
  throat, thyroid, or lung cancer
• Damage to the throat caused due to any insertion
  of tubes.
• Male adolescence (when the voice deepens)
• Poorly functioning thyroid gland
• Aortic aneurysms (swelling of a portion of the
  aorta, the largest artery of the heart)
• Nerve disorders that weaken the muscles
  supporting larynx

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What are the signs and symptoms of Hoarseness of
voice?

• Hoarseness typically exhibits symptoms like
• Raspy and harsh quality of voice.
• Change in pitch of voice.
• Swelling or inflammation in the vocal cord.

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Home Remedies For Hoarseness of Voice
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1. Ginger decoction

• A piece of ginger root should be taken and
  cleaned properly. It should be cut into pieces
  and boiled. For 10 mins. Strain the liquid and
  allow it to cool down to room temperature. Drink
  this mixture. This can be taken 3 times a day.
• Ginger has the ability to soothe the inner
  linings of the voice box (larynx) and relives the
  pain and inflammation. It is an excellent
  antimicrobial agent and treats if any infection
  to throat.

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2. Turmeric and Honey

• Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric with honey and make
  it into a uniform paste. Lick this paste in
  regular intervals.
• Honey is highly beneficial for soothing the
  throat. It scraps out the excess phlegm from the
  throat. It helps to reduce the inflammation.
  Turmeric being anti-inflammatory and
  anti-microbial makes perfect combination to act
  on hoarseness of voice.

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3. Licorice Root

• Take 1 teaspoon of dried licorice root and boil
  2cups of water. Strain and drink the freshly
  prepared concoction and drink it warm. Drink
  2cups daily.
• Licorice is a powerful plant which relieves pain,
  reduces cough and eliminate phlegm. It also kills
  the microbes that causes infection in the voice
  box and also alleviates the irritation.

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4. Gargle warm salt water

• Boil the water and add rock salt to it. Stir it
  well and gargle using this warm water. After
  gargling, spit it out.
• The throat gets soothe with the warm water. It
  helps in removing excess secretions if any.

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5. Fresh garlic cloves

• Take fresh garlic cloves and chew it. This can be
  continued 4-5times a day.
• It possesses antibacterial properties which helps
  in treating the diseases like laryngitis and
  bronchitis.

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6. Clove buds

• Chew few clove buds. Do this often a day when you
  feel the hoarseness in voice. Alternatively,
  gargling warm water with clove, followed by
  swallowing, helps to numb the pain in your
  throat.
• Clove is an excellent antibacterial for throat.
  It not only fight infection but also act as a
  numbing agent.

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7. Lemon juice with honey

• Add lemon juice with honey and mix it thoroughly.
  Have it twice daily.
• Honey is highly beneficial for soothing an
  irritated throat due to its astringent property.
  It reduces inflammation as well. Lemon is rich in
  antimicrobial property, which help to clear
  throat infection.

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