Laryngitis Remedies

Getting up in the morning with a croaking voice after cheering and shouting wildly for your favorite team at last night’s game is something all of us might have faced at some point of time in our lives. Losing your voice for a couple of days is a frustrating and painful experience, as we all know. The medical term for this is laryngitis and is the result of inflammation of the larynx or the voice box. The most common cause for laryngitis is the bacterial, viral, or fungal infection of the larynx. Common cold, allergies, and respiratory conditions like bronchitis and sinusitis all are major causes of laryngitis. Straining the vocal cords by yelling and shouting for a long duration of time can also inflame the larynx. Smoking is the major cause of chronic laryngitis. One unexpected cause of laryngitis is GERD or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in which the stomach juices are regurgitated into the throat and lungs causing heartburn, asthma, and hoarseness. Generally, laryngitis is a temporary nuisance and natural remedies give instant relief. However, if the condition persists, medical help should be sought. Read on to find out some of the best remedies for getting relief from laryngitis.