Inflammation of the vocal cords - symptoms and treatment

With the problem of a hoarse voice or a complete lack of it, one had to face each and every one. It is caused by inflammation of the vocal cords. The phenomenon is quite unpleasant. Knowing the main signs and symptoms of inflammation of the vocal cords, treatment for the disease can begin in a timely manner. This, in turn, will greatly accelerate and simplify the process of recovery.

The main symptoms of inflammation of the vocal cords

Basically, laryngitis develops against the backdrop of infectious diseases and colds. Sometimes inflammation of the vocal cords is the result of chemical irritation or mechanical damage. And for some patients, laryngitis is a manifestation of an allergic reaction. Negative state of the nasopharynx is also affected by the unsatisfactory state of the environment.

In the body of each patient, laryngitis manifests itself in its own way. The main symptoms of acute inflammation of the vocal cords look like this:

• elevated temperature;
• general malaise;
• cough (worse in the morning);
• sore throat that occurs during a conversation;
• dryness and perspiration in the throat;
• hoarseness;
• pain when swallowing;
• labored breathing;
• fast voice fatigue.

In some patients inflammation develops dyspnea, against which sometimes even respiratory failure may appear.

How to treat inflammation of the vocal cords?

First of all it is necessary to find out, because of what the inflammation developed. After that, you can begin to eliminate the cause of the disease:

1. During the period of treatment, the patient is recommended to remain silent and do not strain the ligament again, speaking in a whisper, if necessary.
2. It is very useful for laryngitis with a warm drink. The ideal drink is milk with butter and honey. It envelops the ligaments and promotes a speedy recovery.
3. Help with chronic inflammation of the vocal cords warming compresses. They should be applied to the neck area.
4. Favorably on the throat is affected by rinses based on sage, chamomile, calendula.
5. Many specialists recommend physical therapy.

Treatment of inflammation of the vocal cords by folk methods:

1. Recover the voice will help honey mixed with carrot juice. You need to use this remedy 4-5 times a day.
2. Useful rinse with laryngitis - based on the buckwheat infusion.
3. You can remove the inflammation with raw egg yolks mixed with butter.
4. For treatment you can also use turnip juice or cabbage.