The inflammation in the voice box or larynx causes the voice to become raspy, and this condition is known as laryngitis. It affects the quality of the voice and can also make talking difficult.  Hoarseness is generally an acute problem; however, it is cured on its own. Nonetheless, persistent hoarseness may be the result of an underlying health condition and should be diagnosed by a physician.

When there is an abnormal change in voice such as a breathy, raspy voice or there are changes in the pitch or volume of a person’s speech, it is known as a hoarse voice. Hoarseness is related to disorders in the vocal folds of the larynx, or the voice box. Inflammation of the larynx causes swelling of the vocal cords, which results in hoarseness of the voice.

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Home Remedies for Hoarse Voice
Rest your voice for a week. Avoid whispering as it puts more strain on the vocal cords.

Using a humidifier or try inhaling a steam from a bowl of hot water help to keep your throat moist.

Add a pinch of salt to a glass of warm water and gargle several times.

If hoarseness is caused due to a cold or an allergy, treat the cold or allergy. Your voice will return to normal once the condition is treated.

If the cause is acid reflux, consume a low acid diet. While lying down, keep your neck raised.

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to a cup of hot milk. Drink this hot milk before going to bed. Do not drink any water after drinking it.

Avoid talking, singing, yelling, and a lot of laughing as such actions can strain the vocal cord thereby worsening the condition.

Massaging the neck, throat and jaws helps to ease the condition.

Honey has been used to soothe hoarse throat and can be added to a warm herbal tea. Do not give honey to an infant under the age of one.

Herbs such as eucalyptus, licorice, marshmallow, peppermint, and slippery elm are helpful in strengthening the body and are used as hoarse voice remedies.

Gargling with herbal teas such as chamomile, sage, and blackberry provides relief.