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8 Best Home Remedies For Laryngitis

Laryngitis is generally puffing up and irritation of the larynx (voice box). It begins with tickling in the throat. Numerous home remedies are there to cure this illness. Moreover, these natural remedies are highly effective and don’t leave any side-effect.8 Home Remedies For Laryngitis

Best Home Remedies For Laryngitis

Mix of Herbs

Take one teaspoon of coltsfoot leaves and another one tablespoon of marshmallow leaves. Afterwards, take a teaspoon of licorice root and mullein leaves each and a cup of boiling water. Mix all the herbs in a bowl. Take two teaspoons of the mixture and add them into the boiling water, and then cover the boiling water. Souse for 30 minutes and strain. Add sugar if desired. Take a tablespoon or two as needed.

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Salt water

This is a very effective remedy which gives quick results. Gargling with salt water can ease the symptoms of laryngitis and helps to keep the throat moist.

Gargle several times in a day until you find a positive effect.  In addition, avoid decongestant medications, which can make the throat area dried.

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Steam

Inhaling steam can improve your illness. You can also have a steam bath, lock your bathroom and fill it with steam by running very hot water. Stay for at least 10-15 minutes in the bathroom. It will give a positive result for curing laryngitis.

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Apple cider vinegar

Buy some apple cider vinegar, make sure it is not normal vinegar; it must be apple cider vinegar. Take a glass of water matching your room temperature and add a slice of lemon into it. Afterwards, take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and gargle with it, and later you can swallow it. Now wait as long as you can. Then drink a glass of water. Although it will be irritating when you do it for the first time, but later on you will become habitual.

apple cider vinegar

Ginger

Ginger can be easily found at home. It is a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient. It helps to reduce swelling in your body and your throat. Buy fresh ginger root from your nearest grocery store.

Slice off several thin slices of the root, put it in your mug, and pour boiling water over it. You may add honey for the taste. Let it steep for a while and drink it. It would be little tingly in taste, but very soothing too.

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Lemon and honey mixture

Lemon juice stimulates the production of saliva. Additionally, lemon juice is highly acidic and few microorganisms can survive when surrounded by it. Both of these factors can help cure a case of laryngitis. Furthermore, you can take Lemon tea with the mixture of honey it can heal your laryngitis effectively. Boil about 250 ml of water and then squeeze in one lemon and add two teaspoons of honey into it. Drink after the solution cools off.

Lemon and honey mixture

Peppermint

Peppermint is widely used to treat cold symptoms. Being main active agent menthol is a good decongestant, but peppermint is also soothing for sore throats and dry coughs. Never use peppermint or menthol with small children. Also, do not take peppermint oil by mouth.

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Hydration

Drink water as much you can. It will make your throat to stay moist. For quick recovery drink 8 to 12 glasses of water in a day. You may add juices to your diet, but take more of plain water because it will keep your throat dampish, which will help you to recover faster.

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Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.