News Facts: Dr. Ekaterina Aspienko in a TV show The main causes of hoarseness, how to restore the vocal cords to normal, and why hoarseness can be a precursor to a bigger problem.
An ear, nose, throat and speech language pathologist points out that sometimes hoarseness can be a sign of serious diseases – inflammation of the thyroid gland or larynx.
According to him, the causes of hoarseness are:
Increased vocal strain: Excessive tension in the vocal cords can lead to fatigue, which affects voice quality.
Viral infections: Respiratory viruses can cause inflammation of the vocal cords, which can sometimes lead to hoarseness and loss of voice.
Lack of vocal hygiene: Failure to take care of the vocal cords can lead to fatigue, leading to hoarseness.
Smoking: Bad habits like smoking can negatively affect the vocal cords.
– Poor nutrition: A poor diet can lead to a deficiency of essential nutrients, which can affect voice quality. Malnutrition can also cause heartburn, which can lead to hoarseness. Also, the reflux of stomach contents reaching the esophagus and throat sometimes leads to the appearance of tumors in the larynx.
Methods of rough treatment:
Avoid increasing vocal tension: Resting the voice is important, especially if there are signs of fatigue.
Treatment of Viral Infections: If symptoms of respiratory infections appear, a doctor should be consulted for appropriate treatment.
A voice specialist can also help diagnose the cause of hoarseness and prescribe appropriate treatment. In addition, medications to treat hoarseness may be used to improve the condition of the vocal cords.
