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When the voice dramatically changes the way it usually sounds and becomes rather rough and cracked, besides the pain that usually follows this health problem, it is the case of the condition which is medically named laryngitis, logically, because the larynx is inflamed. This organ is located in the throat, and the vocal cords are placed in it.

Additional indicators of this inflammation are the raised temperature of the body and the cough that resembles the dog’s bark. Anyway, this inflammation can lead to certain troubles when inhaling and exhaling, and if the lost voice is rather a persistent problem, it may be a sign of a malignant tumor on the vocal cords.

Nevertheless, the total or partial loss of the voice is more commonly the consequence of the infectious processes of the upper respiratory system, and the stubborn loss of voice, which lasts more than one week, is the chronic accompanying problem of the people who constantly put excessive pressure on the vocal cords and, of course, it is the usual problem in the smokers and the result of the entrance of the harmful germs and particles from the air.

Treatment

When it comes to the treatment, it's the best solution to cure this problem the natural way, that is, by using homeopathic natural remedies based on beneficial herbs or by adding certain supplements to the dietary regime.

One of the most effective herbs for dealing with this problem is sage which has a lot of antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, so the basis of the treatment should be to gargle the tea from this herb several times per day. To achieve an even better effect, it's recommended to add one-half of the tbsp. of the oil extracted from the tea tree. The common substitute could be the remedy which includes lime juice and brandy; or the same amounts of honey, licorice, Echinacea, goldenseal, ginger, and slippery elm.

Besides the mentioned way, the tea from some herbs could be inhaled, as well, and especially, successful in getting rid of this problem is the tea made of oak bark.

And, finally, here are some homeopathic remedies that should be consumed once per hour: Spongia tosta (in chronic and acute cases), Phosphorus (for the abrupt loss of the voice and chronic laryngitis), Causticum (for the chronic type of the condition), Kali bich (for the completely lost voice), Aconite (for acute laryngitis) and Argentum nitricum (generally applicable).

As far as the supplementary treatment is concerned, the mineral zinc, in combination with vitamin C (which should be absorbed from the citrus fruits) is very beneficial because it enhances the more powerful response of immunity.

It is even better to add the supplements based on the bioflavonoids and the garlic capsules. For the faster regeneration of the small ruptures on the mucous lining of the larynx, vitamin A should be used.

Of course, probiotics are very recommendable, since the flora of these organs may be disrupted if the intake of the antibiotics is prolonged. All in all, the topically intended folk remedies can alleviate the condition, and especially popular is treatment which involves wrapping the warm cabbage leaves around the neck.

Benign squamous laryngeal papillomatosis is a difficult condition to treat due to its recurrence. Repeated surgery leads to fibrosis, web formation and poor quality of voice. Use of homeopathic medicine Thuja (Arbor Vitae) post operatively has shown very good results. We wish to share our experience of five cases of recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis, treated at Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore.
  • Laryngeal papillomatosis forms one of the major causes of progressive hoarseness of voice. The diagnosis is confirmed by laryngoscopy which shows warty growth on one or both vocal cords. The histological examination reveals a characteristic arrangement of cells in benign epithelioma. Surgical removal is invariably followed by recurrence.
  • Thuja is a homeopathic medicine which is known to cure benign warty excrescences and condylomas. It acts particularly on skin and mucous membrane of respiratory tract, especially on papilloma of the larynx. Different therapeutic doses of Thuja have been advocated for papillomas. There are no side effects of the drug at any potency dose. A trial of this drug has shown good results.
  • A total of five cases of laryngeal papillomatosis who have had recurrence after the first surgery seen during the period January 1995-December 1996 were subjected to direct laryngoscopy under GA and microlaryngeal scalping was done. These patients were then subjected to Thuja 1 M (one thousand potency) monthly dose for a period of three months, followed by monthly dose of 10 M (ten thousand potency) for the next three months. Cases were reviewed periodically. There was no recurrence seen in these cases upto 1 1/2 – 2 years followup.
✓ Fact confirmed: THUJA-IN MANAGEMENT OF LARYNGEAL PAPILLOMATOSIS S. K. Nanda, J.R. Galagali, and V. Guruprasad; 2000 Jan

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