Aphonia
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Other Names : Loss of voice
Causes
Aphonia is usually due to problems with the voice box (called the larynx). However, there can be other causes, including:
- Conditions that affect the vocal cords or airway. This may involve injury, swelling, or disease, such as:
- Laryngitis —caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection
- Vocal abuse—yelling or talking excessively
- Exposure to airborne irritants, such as smoke or air pollution
- Acid reflux from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Thickening of the vocal chords
- Nodules or polyps on the vocal chords
- Muscle tension dysphonia
- Damage to the nerves that affect how the larynx functions
- Laryngeal or thyroid cancer
- Removal of larynx
- Breathing problems that affect the ability to speak
- Neurological disorders such as myasthenia gravis , multiple sclerosis , Parkinson’s disease , and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Psychological conditions such as hysterical aphonia or psychogenic aphonia
Natural Remedies
- Rest your voice.
- Avoid smoking.
- Stay hydrated.
- Use a cool mist humidifier.
- Eucalyptus globulus + Propolis
- Rumex Crispus : Aphonia from exposure to cold.
- Mango leaves : Effective in treating all kinds of respiratory problems including Cold, asthma, and bronchitis. It is even used to cure a cough and regain lost voice. You can take mango tea daily to treat respiratory problems or you can take the decoction.
Warning
- Call for emergency medical services right away or go to the emergency room if you:
- Suddenly lose your ability to speak—This may be a sign of a head injury or a stroke .
- Are having trouble breathing
- If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
- See your doctor if you have any of the following:
- Hoarseness that is not getting better after 2 weeks
- Complete loss of voice that lasts more than a few days
- Hard, swollen lymph nodes
- Difficulty swallowing
- Cough up blood
- A lump in your throat
- Severe throat pain
- Unexplained weight loss
