[toc]Almost everyone has suffered from laryngitis more than a few times in their lifetimes. Generally, laryngitis is clinically recognized as an inflammation of the voice box that results in an almost total loss of voice. The most common mode of communication for people is talking and that during this inflammatory phase is reduced to a painful and irritating rasping or squeaking sound. Usual causative factors of laryngitis are many.
It could be exposure due to cold and infection caused to the upper respiratory tract. Another reason could be successive overuse of the vocal chords, as in the case of singers, announcers and those who have to shout a lot. It could also be triggered by GERD or Gastroesophageal reflux disease caused by attempts to vomit over long durations. The laryngitis may also be as a result of smoking and exposure to polluted air. Among all these the only form of laryngitis that is contagious is the one caused by infection.
Along with a hoarse or squeaky voice, the other symptoms of laryngitis may be incessant coughing, fever, painful throat and a choking dryness of the gullet. Laryngitis can be cured by using natural cures. Each individual responds differently to the various remedies listed below. Among all the remedies available, any one of them singly, or a few in combination, have the efficacy of curing the laryngitis totally and at the most are most useful in providing immediate relief from the painful symptoms. Here are some natural cures for laryngitis:
Natural Cures For Laryngitis
Apple Cider Vinegar
To half a cup of warm water add a tablespoon of honey and two table spoons of apple cider vinegar. For better effect a pinch of cayenne pepper can also be added. Drink this concoction twice a day. Relief can also be provided by regular gargling with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in warm water.
Ginger
Ginger is an effective cure for all throat related problems and has anti microbial properties. Immediate relief from inflammation and painful throat is obtained by sipping a concoction of fresh ginger juice. You can also use thinly sliced ginger root in boiling water and have it in the form of tea. Sip the ginger tea slowly, so that you get the smell and taste. You can repeat this many times throughout the day. Ginger can also be eaten in the raw form.
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Lemon Juice
Take the juice of one lemon, add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper and mix with a glass of warm water. Sip some and gargle with this concoction several times in the day. Lemon juice can also be added to a cup of hot tea or to normal drinking water. As lemon juice has acidic content, it helps in destroying the bacteria also.
Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus oil helps in treating all cold related problems. In the case of laryngitis, inhaling the steam of eucalyptus oil will help you get relief. Fill a bucket to half its capacity with boiling water. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to this water. Now cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam for atleast 5 to 10 minutes.
Warm Salt Water
Add half a teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water and gargle with this mixture several times during the day. Warm water not only helps in killing harmful bacteria, but also helps in healing the swelling in the vocal chords. You must do the gargling atleast 3 times a day and whenever there are symptoms of irritation. In addition to gargling, you should also sip warm water throughout the day.
