The most common cause of hoarseness, huskiness, or voice loss is laryngitis, an inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords that prevents them from vibrating correctly and hence from producing sound. Many different underlying conditions can result in this inflammation, the most of which are minor and manageable at home; nevertheless, persistent or recurring hoarseness or voice loss may have a serious underlying condition and should always be reported to your doctor for immediate evaluation and treatment.
CAUTION!
Continual hoarseness
A growth in the voice box may be the cause of persistent hoarseness or voice loss that lasts more than two weeks, especially if you smoke and are over 40.
Consult your doctor without delay.
CURE FOR LARYNGITIS
The following self-care techniques should help your voice recover from laryngitis within a week.
- Do not consume alcohol or smoke.
- Give your voice as much rest as you can.
- To ease any cold-like symptoms, drink plenty of fluids and take acetylsalicylic acid or acetaminophen.