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==
* [[Eucalyptus globulus]] + [[Propolis]]