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Hoarse Voice (Laryngitis)
Laryngitis is the term used to denote the inflammatory condition of the larynx - the voice box.
Causes
Acute laryngitis is a short-term viral or bacterial throat infection, often caused due to an attack of cold.
It may also be caused by some other irritants, like smoking, pan chewing, gutkha, alcohol etc.
Some people are prone to chronic laryngitis, such as heavy smokers, and those who work in a dusty environment or who use their voices continuously like singers, speakers etc.
Signs & Symptoms
The characteristic sign is a hoarse voice, which may lead to total voice loss.
A sore throat and difficulty in swallowing are also common.
Chronic laryngitis develops over a period of time and sufferers may cough and clear their throats regularly and always have a hoarse voice.
Herbal Medicines
Inhalation: Inhale the vapours coming out-of hot water in which a few drops of eucalyptus oil have been added, for about 10 minutes.
Add some black pepper powder to a cup of warm milk, and drink the mixture twice a day. A little bit of sugar can also be added, if desired.
The fresh juice of tulsi leaves ( ½ tst) and 1 tsp of honey well mixed, should be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Akkarakara (root of Anacyclus pyrethrum). Make a fine powder of Akkarakara, and use in small doses of 300 to 600mg twice a day with warm water. This increases the secretion of saliva, and is thereby useful in hoarse voice.
Steam inhalation of turmeric water. Add a 'pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) to 15 to 20ml of water.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Talisadi Chuma is a powdered drug useful in this condition. 3 gms of this powder, well mixed in honey or lukewarm water can be taken 3 to 4 times a day.
Lavangadivati: These pills are specially prescribed in throat diseases. 1 to 2 pills can be chewed 3 to 4 times a day. It is a good remedy for laryngitis.
Yasti Madhu is also a useful remedy. 2gms of powder well mixed in a cup of milk should be taken twice a day.
Septilin Tablet (Himalaya Drugs) 1 to 2 tablets twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
Kaph-ketu Ras 1 to 2 pills thrice daily for 4 weeks.
Diet
All irritating food stuffs like pickles and spices, should be avoided. Cold water, curd, smoking, and alcohol are also to be avoided for better results.