In most cases, the first sign of malfunction with the vocal cords is hoarseness. Any changes in the voice, lasting several days or more, indicate the presence of pathological changes that require specialist advice. Other characteristic symptoms of problems with the vocal cords are pain or discomfort in the throat during swallowing and talking, a feeling of "lump" in the throat, a constant need for coughing up during a conversation.
Diseases of the vocal cords
- Acute inflammation of the vocal cords - often caused by infection (viral, bacterial), resulting in a partial or complete loss of voice , there is a deterioration in overall well-being, sore throat, cough.
- Chronic inflammation of the vocal cords - can arise for several reasons, which include: excessive tension of the vocal apparatus (often associated with the profession), the influence of external stimuli (smoke, dust), throttling of the gastric secretion in the larynx. This disease is characterized by continuous coughing, separation of sputum, a change in voice, a constant feeling of fatigue and irritation of the vocal cords.
- Tumor diseases of the vocal cords - these include benign formations (polyps, granulomas, nodules, cysts), precancerous changes (foci of pathologically transformed cells), and cancerous tumors. Disturbing symptoms in such cases are wheezing, sore throat, bleeding.
- Paralysis and paresis of the vocal cords - complete or partial loss of the functions of the vocal cords as a result of damage to the recurrent nerve. This pathological condition leads to a decrease in the height of the voice, difficulty swallowing, coughing, suffocation during drinking, respiratory complications.
- Neurological diseases of the vocal cords are symptomatic manifestations of diseases of the nervous system.
- Functional disorders of the vocal cords - overstrain of the vocal cords may lead to pain, voice fatigue, deterioration of voice quality.
How to quickly restore and strengthen the vocal cords?
To effectively restore the vocal cords, it is required to first find out the cause that caused the disease. If problems with the vocal cords arose as a result of infection, then, as a rule, medical therapy is sufficient to restore them. In particular, it will take drugs to relieve inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords, stopping the infection process.
In more severe cases (with paresis, tumor and nervous diseases), in addition to drug treatment, surgical intervention may be necessary. In modern conditions, most of the operations on the vocal cords are performed through the oral cavity without the need for external sections.
General recommendations for restoration and treatment of osseous vocal cords:
- In order not to strain the inflamed vocal cords, it is necessary to limit the conversation as much as possible, and it is better to "take a vow of silence" for several days.
- It is recommended to stop smoking , alcohol, and also hot drinks.
- You should follow a diet, eating more light protein foods, fruits and vegetables (dishes should be soft, ground, without spices).
- It is necessary to use more warm liquid. It is better if it is a mineral without gas, compote, juice, kissel, mors, herbal tea.
You can also use the following recipes for therapeutic drinking, thanks to which the state of the vocal cords is quickly normalized:
- In a glass of warm milk, add a teaspoon of butter and honey.
- Mix in equal amounts of warm milk and carrot juice, add a teaspoon of honey.
- Half a cup of anise seeds boil in a glass of water, add a tablespoon of cognac and honey.
It is recommended to gargle with herbal decoctions, a solution of baking soda, and also carry out steam inhalations.