Home Remedies for Laryngitis : How to Treat

OVERVIEW:-

• Laryngitis is an inflammation of voice box from overuse, irritation or infection. Swelling of the voice box can be caused by an infection, such as a cold, the flu, bronchitis or by overuse.
• Inside the larynx are vocal cords — two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Generally, vocal cords open and close smoothly, creating sounds through their movement and vibration.

SYMPTOMS:- Laryngitis symptoms are caused by something more serious or long lasting. Laryngitis signs and symptoms can include:-

• Hoarseness
• Weak voice or voice loss
• Tickling sensation and rawness in throat
• Sore throat
• Dry throat
• Dry cough

CAUSE:– The most common cause of acute laryngitis is a viral infection. Laryngitis occur  if you’re prone to:-

• Colds
• The flu
• Bronchitis

Other causes of  laryngitis are:-

• Smoking
• Overuse of the voice, such as screaming, loud cheering, singing
• Allergies
• Throat irritation caused by inhaled medications, like asthma inhalers
• A fungal infection, such as thrush
• An injury, such as a smash to the throat
• Inhalation of chemical fumes
• Sinus disease
• Acid reflux can also play a role.

DIAGNOSIS:- It may include:-

• Physical Examination
• Laryngoscopy
• X-ray
• Biopsy

RISK FACTORS:- Risk factors for laryngitis include:-

• Getting a respiratory infection, such as a cold, sinusitis or brocnhitis
• Contact to irritating substances, such as cigarette smoke, excessive alcohol intake
• Overusing of voice, by speaking too much, speaking too loudly, shouting or singing.

COMPLICATION:-

• Difficulty in swallowing
• Difficulty in breathing
• Narrowing of airways
• Inflammation

PREVENTION:– To stop dryness or irritation to  vocal cords:-

Avoid smoking :- Smoke dries  throat. It can also cause vocal cords to become irritated.

Limit alcohol and caffeine:-Avoid excess alcohol consumption.

Drink plenty of water:- Fluids help keep the mucus in throat thin and easy to clear.

Keep spicy foods out of  diet:- Spicy foods can cause stomach acid to go into the throat or esophagus. This can lead to heartburn or GERD .

Taking healthy foods :- Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These foods can also help retain the mucous membranes in the throat healthy.

Avoid clearing  throat:-  Clearing  throat also causes  throat to secrete more mucus and get more irritated, So avoid clearing the throat.

Avoid upper respiratory infections:- Wash  hands often, and avoid contact with people who have upper respiratory infections such as colds and flu.

AYURVEDIC VIEW FOR LARYNGITIS:-

• In Ayurveda, chronic laryngitis is associated with “SWAR BHEDA”.It is the disease of Pranavaha strotas(respiratory system), caused due to vitiation of vata and kapha affecting the rasa.

AYURVEDIC TREARMENT FOR LARYNGITIS:-

• Ayurvedic treatment involves certain therapies with that act as herbal antibiotic, blood and lymph cleansing herbs.Sometimes, demulcent herbs which are an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous and give effective relief.

AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR LARYNGITIS:-

• SITOPLADI CHURNA
• LAXMIVILAS RASA
• HARITAKIKHAND
• KANTHSUDHARAK VATI
• KHADIRADI VATI
• LAVANGADI VATI
• VYOSHADI VATI
• TANKAN BHASM
• TALISADI CHURNA
• YASHTIMADHU GHANVATI

PANCHAKRMA TREATMENT FOR LAYNGITIS:-

• SHASTI SHALI PIND SWEDAN
• PATRA POTLI PIND SWEDAN
• NASYAM
• UROBASTI

AYURVEDIC HERBS USED IN LARYNGITIS:-

• YASHTIMADHU
• HALDI
• SONTH
• LASHUN
• TULSI
• GILOY
• AJMODA
• MARICH
• LAVANG

HOME REMEDIES FOR LARYNGITIS:-

These natural sore throat remedies to relieve :-

GARGLE WITH:-

salt water :-Dissolve half a tablespoon of rock salt in warm water and gargle. It will help reduce the swelling in throat. It will also help loosen the mucus and remove it.

Henna leaves -:-Make decoction  of these leaves and use for  gargle.

Cardamom powder :- Dissolve the powder in water, pour and do gargle.

Methi seeds :- Boil them in water, pour, and gargle.

Turmeric water :- Turmeric is an excellent antioxidant. Mix turmeric powder in hot water along with  salt use for gargle.

Basil water :- Boil water with tulsi leaves . After straining it or gargle with it.

Tankana Bhasma :-This is made from borax. Dissolve some Tankana Bhasma powder in water, and gargle twice a day.

DRINK LEMON AND GINGER WATER:-

Add a spoon of honey and lemon juice to warm water and drink it.It help to cure hoarseness of voice.

DRINK WARM LIQUIDS:-

Warm fluids will help moisten  throat preventing a dry throat and the resulting dehydration. It may include:-

• Tea with ginger and honey is a popular mixture that calms the inflamed throat.
• Red hibiscus tea helps cure sore throat. Red hibiscus tea is also useful as it is loaded with Vitamin C.
• Sip some warm water from time to time to keep hydrated and wet in the throat.
• Take Triphala and Yashtimadhu decoctions.

DRINKING WARM WATER WITH HONEY:-

• It helps relieve pain and inflammation, and honey is a natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substance.
• By fighting inflammation, it may help reduce pain and discomfort in the throat. Honey can also act as a cough suppressant.
• TAKING GARLIC:-Add some garlic in food it cure the laryngitis. Garlic has antibacterial properties, so it may help to cure infection sooner.

CAC SPECIAL MEDICATION FOR LARYNGITIS:-

• BRONCHO CARE COUGH SYRUP
• AMRIT TULSI RAS
• COUGH GO TABLETS
• KANTH SUDHARAK VATI
• TRIKATU TABLET
• KAPHA BALANCE TABLET