Natural remedies forlaryngitiscan relieve symptoms resulting from inflammation of your voice box (also known as thelarynx).
Located at the top of the airway to your lungs, thelarynxcontains your vocal cords.
You also can seek relief by using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and avoidingdehydrationanddry mouth.
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Drinking Water
Avoiding dehydration is important in helping your vocal cords to recover.
Try water with flavoring, and foods like cucumbers that have high water content.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine, though, because they tend to dry out the vocal cords.
Turmeric Milk and Laryngitis
Some healthcare providers recommend turmeric milk to soothe laryngitis symptoms.
Drinking warm milk with a pinch of turmeric is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects.
Using a Humidifier
Steam inhalationcan help to soothe and heal vocal cords.
Ahumidifierthat keeps the room between 30% and 50% humidity also can help.
It may help ease laryngitis, as well as cold and flu symptoms, sinusitis, and throat infections.
Using Lozenges
Throat lozenges that work best include slippery elm, or those containing pectins andglycerins.
Drinking Herbal Teas
Sipping herbal teas may relieve the symptoms of laryngitis.
Options include:
Always talk to your healthcare provider about herbal products or supplements.
Does Honey Help With Laryngitis?
Some studies suggest a benefit in using honey to relieve symptoms of hoarseness and sore throat.
To make a salt water solution, mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water.
If home remedies don’t relieve your symptoms, you may need additional treatment.
You may be referred to anotolaryngologistwho specializes in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders.
The underlying cause of your laryngitis may need to be treated by a healthcare provider as well.
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