The causes of hoarse voice, what to do

The hoarse timbre of the voice sounds sexy only among famous singers and movie heroes, and this symptom delivers many troubles to ordinary people. The voice becomes hoarse usually as a result of colds, but there are other provoking factors: smoking, hypothermia, bacterial infection, etc.

This symptom is possible in both adults and very young children: even babies can cry with a hoarse voice. In the article we will consider the treatment of hoarse voice: we will find out what to do if this symptom has arisen in the adult and in the child.

Causes of

Before considering ways to treat hoarse voices, it is not superfluous to understand the causes that cause it.

Laryngitis

The most likely cause of hoarse voice. Laryngitis is usually caused by colds of an infectious nature, it can be a complication of sore throat, flu, and other diseases. But what are the symptoms of laryngitis in adults, and how does such a disease look like, will help understand this article.

Overvoltage of ligaments

This cause of hoarse voice arises from too loud singing, screaming and other factors. Too emotional manner of talking can also play a cruel joke, especially if we speak in high tones.

Subcooling

Prolonged exposure to cold with an unprotected neck is fraught with hypothermia of the vocal cords. As a result, wheezing appears, and a sore throat is also possible.

Cold drinks

If the immunity is low, and the throat is not resistant to external stimuli, it is better not to risk using cold drinks. They can even lead to angina, and not that to hoarseness of voice.

Smoking

This factor provokes the development of hoarseness in the voice. In this case, a slight hoarse will go background. In addition, smoking still causes frequent choking in the throat, and the formation of a large amount of mucus in the respiratory organs, containing carcinogenic substances.

Stresses

Sometimes too nervous life also leads to the fact that the voice becomes hoarse, hoarse.

Allergy

Chypes in the voice can be caused by diseases and allergic conditions. In this case, along with rales, most likely, there will be another cough, sensation of persecution, nasal congestion, and a runny nose is possible.

Treatment of an adult

In order to competently approach the treatment of a hoarse throat, consultation of an otolaryngologist is necessary. We learn by what means and means one can get rid of wheezing in the voice of an adult person.

Washing and rinsing

Using saline and other healing liquids to wash the throat is a very effective measure in this case. In addition to sea salt for the preparation of solutions you can use:

• iodine;
• furacilin;
• herbal medicinal herbs;
• soda.

Finished drug solutions are also an excellent solution for removing hoarseness.

Inhalation

Inhalation of a moist warm vapor has a wonderful effect on the throat and ligaments. Thanks to inhalations, you can quickly, safely and gently return the lost timbre, and at the same time get rid of other symptoms of inflammation in the throat.

For inhalations it is better to take a special nebulizer, and in the absence of this device - use a conventional saucepan with hot water or boiled potatoes. The procedure can be performed only in the absence of heat and suppuration in the throat.

In the inhalation solution, add a few drops of the essential oils of pine, cypress, sage, anise or rosemary. These medicinal plants will have a beneficial effect on the ligaments, they will help them return to normal. Keep in mind that after inhalation, it is undesirable to go outside for an hour, so as not to catch your throat even more.

Bathtubs

Foot baths with mustard powder or essential oil will have a beneficial effect if the voice is hoarse due to hypothermia. To apply this folk method of treatment is possible only if there is no high temperature. The bath should be taken within 15 minutes, after which you need to dry your feet dry, and put on them warm socks made of wool. After drinking tea, warm tea with lemon or milk with honey will strengthen its positive effect.

Irrigation of the larynx with special aerosols will help quickly restore ligaments, and return the lost voice. The composition of these drugs-sprays include medicinal components: mint, sage, menthol and others. They have a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the epithelium of the larynx.

Treatment of children

We learn what methods will help to get rid of the baby's hoarse voice.

In this case, you must be especially careful. Observe the state of the baby, and if it does not cause fear, it is possible to treat hoarse voice and the house yourself. But be sure to see a doctor if wheezing is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• with a strong cough;
• by high temperature;
• shortness of breath;
• with severe sweating;
• general weakness of the baby.

In the presence of these symptoms, it is likely already about a serious viral or bacterial infection that must be treated under medical supervision.

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Treatment methods

Resoles for resorption

This delicious medicine is very popular with children, and helps to cope with a hoarse voice. In addition to lozenges, lollipops and tablets are also well suited.

Irrigation

Special sprays with medicinal solutions effectively irrigate the larynx, delivering the liquid preparation to the farthest corners of the throat. Irrigation children are transferred fairly easily, this procedure does not cause them a negative. Medicinal components of aerosols destroy the pathogenic microflora, relieve the symptoms of inflammation, and soothe the irritated mucosa and ligaments. In the case of laryngitis, this drug is indispensable, and is part of the complex therapy.

For irrigation of the throat in children, the following drugs are recommended:

• Miramistin;
  

  Miramistin

• Propozol;
  

  Propoxol

• Hexoral( and here are some feedback on Hexoral spray for children, described in this article).

Inhalation

For children, it is best to breathe the steam with a nebulizer. The inhalation of steam over a saucepan with hot water or potatoes can burn the mucous membrane, so it is unsafe. As solutions for inhalation, children will be treated with:

• soda;
• coniferous and mint essential oil;
• saline solution( water with sea salt).

And here's how inhalations are made by a nebulizer with laryngitis in children, is described in this article.

Licorice syrup

This sweet medicine is usually liked by children. The syrup has a viscous consistency and a lusciously sweet taste. In addition to its direct beneficial effects on the affected ligament, licorice syrup also has an immunomodulatory effect. But how to properly use this tool, described in detail in this article.

It is possible to use this preparation for the preparation of solutions for drinking: in this case, a teaspoon of syrup is simply stirred in water.

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Compresses

For the treatment of a child, warm compresses around the neck are also suitable. However, they can not be used at elevated temperature and in the case when the hoarseness of the voice is combined with a purulent infection in the throat. As a basis for compresses you can use a warm woolen scarf, as well as boiled warm potatoes wrapped in polyethylene.

A crust of black bread warmed on a water bath is also an excellent remedy for long-term warming effect. Applying a warming compress, try to fix it as tightly as possible to the body: thus the therapeutic effect will be more pronounced. But here's how to do a compress for ear pain in a child, described in this article.

Antihistamines

These drugs will help if the hoarseness of the voice is caused by circumstances of an allergic nature.

Folk methods

During the recovery of vocal cords, it is important for a child to drink a lot. Drinks should be warm, not too sweet and not sour. Tea with raspberries, a decoction of chamomile or dog rose perfectly suited. In addition to moistening the mucosa, they also help to destroy pathogenic bacteria.

Rinsing with herbal decoctions is a safe and effective treatment. For this procedure, in addition to herbs, soda, a weak solution of furacilin, a mixture of baking soda and sea salt are also suitable. Rinses can be done more often - this will enhance the effectiveness of the procedure.

The use of honey is an excellent remedy for a hoarse voice. Add honey to tea, milk, you can give and just dissolve it to your child. Chewing propolis is also useful, since it helps to relieve the throat cavity from the pathogenic environment.

Features of the treatment of infants

What safe methods will help to eliminate wheezing in the voice of the infant.

In this case, the whole matter is complicated by the fact that many medications and methods of treatment for a baby simply do not fit because of its tender age.

Therefore, in the beginning, you need an examination from a doctor, and only then - treatment. For example, antibiotics to a baby are prescribed in the most extreme cases and certainly not when the heaviest symptom is a hoarse voice.

Thoracic baby is well suited for inhalation. You can do the procedure only if there is no temperature. It is best for a baby to breathe a soda solution, eucalyptus or mint broth.

A baby can be helped by a throat lubrication with diluted apple cider vinegar, eliminating pathogens. For this purpose, also perfectly suited solution Lugol, which is iodine, dissolved in glycerin.

More let's drink to the child, provide him with peace and a warm comfortable "shelter".A light massage and a warm bath with medicinal herbs will make the baby's sleep more strong and calm, accelerate recovery.

If hoarseness of the voice is accompanied by a baby with a sore throat, warming foot massage with a special balm will help.

General recommendations

Simple tips that will help to avoid problems with the throat.

In the cold season, always protect your neck with a scarf. This simple and stylish accessory will help to prevent the occurrence of colds and hypothermia.

If you still feel that you are supercooled, perhaps - your feet are soaked, drink a glass of warm milk with honey before going to bed, and put warm woolen socks on your feet. In them, and sleep. The next morning, most likely, the voice will be in order.

Exclude from the diet dishes-irritants: acute, salty, acidic. This measure will avoid the occurrence of unpleasant symptoms in the throat.

You should not drink cold drinks in cold weather. Ice cream on the street in winter, too, is not recommended.

Speak quietly, observe the auditory hygiene. Raspevanie in the throat of karaoke in the morning can turn into a complete loss of voice, and not just the appearance of wheezing.

We examined the features of treatment of hoarse voice in adults and children. The reasons for this fact can be many, however, the methods of therapy for getting rid of this symptom will be similar in almost all cases. Consult a doctor to determine the diagnosis accurately - only in this case the treatment is guaranteed to be beneficial.