What is Laryngitis?
Inflammation of the larynx, also known as the voice box, is referred to as Laryngitis. It can be caused by any kind of infection, overuse of the voice, allergies, and acid reflux.
Laryngitis can be acute, meaning the problem has started less than 3 weeks ago, and it can be chronic. Here are some remedies for acute Laryngitis, for chronic Laryngitis it is always best to work with a homeopath.
Hoarseness is a symptom that refers to abnormal voice changes. The voice sounds strained, deep, raspy, harsh, breathy, or weak. We all have experienced this at one time or another after we have sung too much and too loud at a concert, shouted at an exciting sports event or talked over a lot of noise at a venue or a party.
Symptoms of Laryngitis from overuse
- Hoarseness
- Weak voice or voice loss
- Throat pain
- Tickling sensation and constant need to clear the throat
- Sensation of dryness
Arnica Montana – The Trauma Queen
Arnica is our go-to first remedy for all kinds of traumas and as such also for hoarseness from overuse of voice. Here, the hoarseness gets worse the more we use the voice. It is also a good remedy for jetlag, so keep it in mind when problems come on shortly after traveling.
Arum Triphyllum – Team mom’s best friend
An excellent remedy after screaming too much at a sports event or overusing the voice otherwise. The voice is hoarse and unstable, with uncontrollable pitch. From one moment to the next it goes from shrieking and high to low and barely audible. The throat pain is best described as burning and even clearing the throat can be excruciating.
Phosphorus – Team mom needs a cold soda
Another remedy to come in handy after a rousing game, where the emotions ran high! Now, the spectators are exhausted and don’t have another word to give. The battled throat demands a cold drink (with lots of ice please!), or ice cream. Despite the exhaustion, the person wants to be social and laughing. As things get worse, those cold drinks make the person nauseous as soon as they warm up in the stomach. There can also be a violent tickle in the throat which leads to coughing.
Rhus Toxicodendron – The Rusty Gate
Just like a rusty gate, there will be screeching at the beginning of talking which will get better the more we talk. The throat pain is worse on initial swallowing and gets better for continued swallowing. The person needing this remedy will feel better with warmth, especially warm drinks and a nice hot shower. They can also be quite restless, as any rest makes things worse.
Causticum – Rebel with a cause
Often an emotionally related remedy. The person loses the voice when shouting about causes that excite them, or loses the voice in order not to be able to speak up. The sore throat can also come on after exposure to cold air. There can be an urging to swallow as if the throat is too narrow. There is a scraping, burning and raw feeling in the throat.
