{"id":9235,"date":"2026-03-21T05:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T09:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=9235"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:18:39","slug":"battling-a-loss-of-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=9235","title":{"rendered":"Battling A Loss of Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jude Magnotti \u201826
\n<\/span>EE<\/em> Editor-In-Chief<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of things that we take for granted in this world. Our family, our friends, even the clothes on our backs. However, one of the most quintessential items of the human experience that is most often forgotten is THE VOICE. <\/span><\/p>\n

A human voice is quite literally the gateway to almost everything you want to do in life. Giving presentations, giving performances, and most importantly, interacting with other people. We\u2019re so used to having our voice to do these basic things that we find ourselves totally unprepared for when that ability is suddenly\u2026gone.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the curse of a disease like laryngitis. Defined as an inflammation of the voice box, symptoms include sore throat, coughing, and a next to unusable voice. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since late February, I have dealt with this affliction in combination with a viral infection that has left me without a voice during the time I\u2019ve absolutely needed it most. That\u2019s why today I\u2019m going to teach you how to protect your voice, battle laryngitis, and hopefully keep yourself from getting it in the first place. <\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a doctor, so take this with a grain of salt, but from my experience these are the best things you can do to keep yourself from ending up in the same position as me. First, there are the actual preventive measures you can take to avoid this problem. The most common long-lasting cases of this happen when you overstrain your voice, and then catch a viral sickness. <\/span>While you can wash your hands and stay hygienic, it\u2019s mostly random as to when and where you\u2019ll get sick at a given time.<\/p>\n

As such, the most effective method is keeping yourself from overstraining your voice. This often happens after speaking for long hours, engaging too much with friends, or overexerting your voice at a public event. You can do these things, but always balance them with water and rest if possible.<\/p>\n

If you do happen to catch something, normally, the worst of it comes as the beginning. As such, you need to immediately develop a routine to begin counteracting the effects. The first and most important thing you can do is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Water is the most effective here, but alternative sources like Gatorade or Arizona Iced Tea can help as well. Drink religiously, hydrated vocal cords normally heal faster and vibrate better.<\/p>\n

Speaking of hydration, many people try specialized drinks to heal their vocal cords. While I can\u2019t give you an exact recipe, I can say that one of the best drinks to utilize is tea. Specifically, chamomile or ginger tea is absolutely filled to the brim with HONEY. The warm texture of the tea helps heal your throat, and the honey normally provides a soothing balm that reduces pain.<\/p>\n

Keeping water and tea in your rotation constantly is the bare minimum in keeping your voice on track. Another incredible ingredient is STEAM. Steam is the best way to directly hydrate your vocal cords. You can boil a pot of water and put your head over it with a towel, or you can use a portable steaming device. While it won\u2019t directly heal them, it reduces irritation and makes your voice feel great.<\/p>\n

Finally, the most painful item out of all these, is you have to STOP TALKING. It sucks, believe me I know, but it is the only way to keep your healing on track. Every time you talk it increases the time before your vocal cords heal permanently which only extends the pain. While you can still use your voice minimally, absolute vocal rest and alternative communication is essential.<\/p>\n

If you have more severe cases of this, like me, I would recommend you see your doctor for a comprehensive plan with medication. However, if you\u2019re part of the majority that only loses its voice for 5-7 days, then these tips alone should be enough to get you back to your normal self in no time. Hopefully you never find yourself in this situation, but if you did, never forget the value of your voice\u2026and the pain that comes from it being taken away.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy: Anatomy and Physiology\u00a0(on\u00a0OpenStax), by Betts et al. CC BY 4.0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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