How to avoid a Hoarse Voice.

What Is Hoarse Voice?
Many people have a hoarse voice in nature but many have it as the change in their voice. The hoarse voice consists of the changes in pitch and volume that can range from a weak and raspy voice to deep and harsh voice.
What Causes A Hoarse Voice?
A hoarse voice is caused by many causes. In general, the condition is caused by the injury to or irritation of the vocal cords. In fact, the larynx, also known as the voice box, is belonged to the respiratory tract that contains the vocal cords. The vocal cords are 2 bands of muscle forming a “V” shape inside the larynx and when you speak or sing, the vocal cords vibrate and create sound.
   When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained, or there may be changes in volume (loudness) or pitch (how high or low the voice is).
How are vocal disorders treated?
The treatment of hoarseness depends on the cause. Most hoarseness can be treated by simply resting the voice or modifying how it is used.
Avoidance of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke (passive smoking) is recommended to all musicians. Sometimes, musicians have developed bad habits, such as smoking or overuse of their voice by yelling and screaming, which may cause the voice disorder.
When a musical student problem is specifically related to singing, a singing teacher may help improve the student's singing techniques.
   What can I do to prevent and treat mild hoarseness?

• Avoid smoking 
• Avoid agents which dehydrate the body, such as alcohol and caffeine
• Drink plenty of water
• Watch your diet - avoid spicy foods and alcohol
• Try not to use your voice too long or too loudly
• Seek professional voice training
• Avoid speaking or singing when your voice is injured or hoarse (this is similar to not walking on a sprained ankle)

7 natural ways to treat Hoarse Voice 

1. Ginger

Ginger is one of the best ingredients used in natural ways on how to treat a hoarse voice. The reason is that it can soothe the mucous around the voice box and eliminate the inflammation causing the hoarseness. This ingredient can prevent the infections quite effectively and you can use some ways with ginger for healing the hoarseness as below:

Method 1: Eat some fresh ginger slices (optimally add some lemon juice or salt for better taste) to get rid of a hoarse voice shortly

Method 2:

Prepare a tablespoon of chopped ginger

Add it into a cup of hot water and simmer for 10 minutes

Strain and add some honey

Drink the tea for 3 times each day.

Method 3: Eat some ginger candies to get rid of the problem quickly.

  2. Honey

Honey is not only a healthy food for human health but is also one of the ways on how to treat a hoarse voice. In fact, this ingredient can soothe and help deal with irritated throat and decrease inflammation caused by the hoarseness. And honey can be used to deal with the hoarseness as below:

Method 1: Eat a tablespoon of organic honey for several times daily in order to moisturize your throat and treat a hoarse voice naturally.

Method 2: Mix a pinch of black pepper powder and some tablespoons of honey in a cup of warm water then drink the mixture several times a day.

Method 3: Mix basil juice with some honey to eat 3 times each day.

  3. Salt Water

You may have known that salt water is a useful remedy for a sore throat as well as a hoarse voice. In fact, the ingredient can restore your voice to usual and get rid of mucus and reduce throat irritation successfully due to its antiseptic property that can prevent infection in the throat well.

All the things you need to do on how to treat a hoarse voice are putting a teaspoon of salt into a cup of warm water stirring well and gargling it 2-3 times each day.

  4. Lemon

Lemon is a perfect ingredient used on how to treat a hoarse voice you should know. This ingredient can moisturize your throat and reduce inflammation, soreness. Lemon is high in vitamin C that can control the growth of throat infection.

You can follow one of the methods below:

Method 1: Combine some lemon juice, honey, with a glass of lukewarm water and sip it for several times per day

Method 2: Add some lemon juice into a glass of warm water and gargle it twice per day (add some salt to this mixture if you want)

Method 3: Sprinkle the pepper, salt, and lemon and lick it slowly to get the highest result.

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  5. Garlic

Garlic is not only a common spice in your kitchen but also an ingredient used on how to treat a hoarse voice. The reason is that it can relieve your inflammation, pain, and support the healing process. You can follow either of the 2 below methods:

Method 1: Cut a garlic clove in half and put each half of the clove in your mouth, suck on the juice to increase healing and slow down the irritation.

Method 2: Add some garlic oil into a cup of warm water to gargle twice daily.

See more: Health Benefits of Garlic to the Human Body

  6. Onion

Onion is an excellent food for health and is also really helpful for your sore throat or hoarseness. To use it for a hoarse voice, you can follow the direction as below:

Cut some onions and put them in a vessel including water

Boil the water until it is syrupy

Strain and add some tablespoons in a cup of lukewarm water

Add some lemon juice and honey to taste

Drink the juice to relieve the hoarse voice

Drink it at least twice daily

Additionally, use onion to make delicious dishes.

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  7. Drink A Lot Of Water

Drinking a lot of water is a great solution to soothe your cold, a sore throat, and also a good way on how to treat a hoarse voice. The reason is that water can keep your vocal chords moist and it will reduce the hoarseness effectively. You should drink enough water every day and do not addict to caffeine and alcohol, which make your throat dry and make the hoarseness worse. You totally can drink warm water through the day to get rid of the hoarse voice naturally. Furthermore, you can add more water by eating fruits, vegetables, liquid in your meals.

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