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Other Names : Loss of voice | 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== | ==Natural Remedies== | ||
* [[Eucalyptus globulus]] + [[Propolis]] | * [[Eucalyptus globulus]] + [[Propolis]] |
Revision as of 04:08, 4 January 2022
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
- 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.