Home Remedies for HOARSENESS

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        a.. HOARSENESS 
         
        Hoarseness Prevention & Treatment Tips
         
        What is hoarseness?
        Hoarseness is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. 
Those who use their voices a great deal, or have to speak loudly most of the 
time, often" suffer from hoarseness. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, 
raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how 
high or low the voice is). The changes in sound are usually due to disorders 
related to the vocal folds which are the sound producing parts of the voice box 
(larynx). While breathing, the vocal folds remain apart. When speaking or 
singing, they come together, and as air leaves the lungs, they vibrate, 
producing sound. The more tightly the vocal folds are held and the smaller the 
vocal folds, the more rapidly they vibrate. More rapid vibration makes a higher 
voice pitch. Swelling or lumps on the vocal folds prevent them from coming 
together properly, which makes a change in the voice.
         
        What are the causes of hoarseness?
        Any infection of the throat, especially in the area of the larynx 
(voice box), will cause hoarseness, if there is any external swelling in the 
region of the throat, with no complaints suggestive of throat infection, it 
must be immediately investigated. Often, in the case of a benign or malignant 
growth in the thyroid glands (these are situated in front of the voice box), 
there may be some pressure being exerted on the nerve supplying the muscles of 
the larynx. This results in hoarseness, which must never be taken lightly or 
neglected. Some of common causes are :
        Smoking. 
        Gastroesophageal reflux. 
        Thyroid problems. 
        Allergies in throat. 
         
        What are the symptoms?
        Some of common symptoms of hoarseness includes :
        Pain in throat. 
        Harsh sound to the voice. 
        Rough voice. 
        Total loss of voice. 
         
        Natural home remedies for the treatment of hoarseness.
        Take a white turnip. Slice it in circles horizontally and apply honey 
to the circles. Now sandwich them together. Hold firmly, arid slice 
longitudinally, apply honey again, and then tie them together with a clean, 
washed threadnot too tight, just tightly enough to hold the pieces together. 
Pour some more honey over them. Leave for 12-14 hours. The turnip-honey syrup 
will collect at the bottom of the cup. A teaspoon of this, taken thrice a day 
with warm water, gives remarkable relief. Even gargling with water in which 
turnips have been boiled is efficacious. 
        Alternatively, a teaspoonful of onion juice, mixed with a teaspoonful 
of honey, is equally beneficial. 
        Gargle with an infusion of a teaspoon each of powdered cinnamon and 
cardamom, mixed with a glassful of water. 
        For relief from a chronic throat irritation, soak 2-3 dried figs and 
2-3 almonds in a cup of warm water for 2-3 hours. The outer skin of the almonds 
softens. Remove it. Grind the almonds and figs to a fine paste. Add a teaspoon 
of honey to it, and drink it with a cup of warm water at bedtime. It is 
delicious with hot milk, but perhaps a little fattening for people who need to 
watch their weight. 
        Gargle with an infusion of fennel-a teaspoon to a glass of water . 
        Take equal quantities of liquorices and lump sugar. Grind them together 
and bottle the mixture. Take one-fourth to half a teaspoon at a time. Keep in 
the mouth, let the saliva mix with it, and swallow it slowly, a little at a 
time. It soothes the throat and is excellent for hoarseness of the voice. If 
one does not dislike the pungency of black pepper, an equal amount of it can be 
added. However, some find it too pungent and an irritant, instead of soothing. 
         
        What are the prevention?

        b.. Some of the common prevention tips for hoarseness includes: 
        c.. Quit smoking. 
        d.. Drink plenty of water. 
        e.. Don't speak too long and loudly. 
        f.. Seek professional voice training. 
        g.. Avoid speaking or singing when your voice is injured or hoarse. 
        h.. Avoid drinks which have alcohol and caffeine. 
         
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        Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary 
measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. 
Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility 
lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.
        This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT 
INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute 
for the medical advice of your own doctor.

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