Loss of voice is a phenomenon that can occur for a variety of reasons and be both temporary and irreversible. But most often, voice disorders occur in representatives of professions, whose activities are related to the load on the bundles - teachers, announcers, singers, etc. Consider what are the most common causes of loss of voice, and what should be the treatment for such a problem.
Causes of loss of voice
Loss of voice can occur due to the following factors:
- infectious diseases of the respiratory system (rhinitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, laryngitis , etc.);
- benign and malignant tumors, postoperative cicatrices in the larynx;
- irritation of the mucous membranes of the pharynx and larynx with caustic vapors;
- paresis or paralysis of the lower laryngeal nerve (due to trauma, compression of the lung tumor or thyroid, etc.);
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- reduction in the tone of the muscles of the larynx (which may be associated with metabolic diseases, heart failure)
- psychological factors (stress, depression);
- congenital anomalies of the larynx, etc.
Loss of voice with colds
Quite often there is a temporary loss of voice associated with colds that develop due to hypothermia of the body. The loss of voice in this case can arise due to a strong inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx and throat or as a result of overstrain of the ligaments in the acute period of the disease.
How to treat loss of voice?
The choice of treatment methods for loss of voice directly depends on the causes of the pathology. In some cases, an operation is required to eliminate the causative factor, but most often it is prescribed
- protection of vocal cords for tension;
- warm drink;
- respiratory gymnastics ;
- physiotherapeutic procedures.
Treatment of loss of voice, depending on the cause, can deal with:
- speech therapists;
- otolaryngologists;
- phoniatrists;
- psychotherapists.