Laryngitis

Laryngitis

 

Gargle with a solution containing teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water several times a day. Be careful with the quantity of salt as excess salt could further irritate your throat.

 

Gargling with a mix of equal quantities of vinegar and water two to four times a day will help create an acidic environment in your throat which will kill the bacteria responsible for the laryngitis.

 

Sucking on a lemon, gargling with water in which lemon juice has been dissolved, drinking hot lemon tea or sucking on lemon drops is a great way to obtain relief from laryngitis.

 

Drinking lots of water and fruit juices will help soothe the sore throat tissues.

Suck on a slice of garlic to obtain relief from laryngitis. Garlic contains an antimicrobial substance allicin which kills bacteria, including strep and some viruses.

 

Fresh ginger can help soothe inflamed mucous membranes of the larynx. Try sucking on candied ginger if available or drink a cup of ginger tea. To prepare the tea, cut a fresh 1- to 2-inch gingerroot into thin slices and place in 1 quart boiling water. Cover the pot and simmer on the lowest heat for 30 minutes. Let cool for 30 more minutes, strain, and drink 1/2 to 1 cup three to five times a day. Sweeten with honey if needed.

 

Performing steam inhalation twice or thrice a day will help cure laryngitis.