Laryngitis, known as inflammation of the larynx, is the most common cause of hoarseness and voice loss. It is very common in viral infections, such as a cold, flu, or adenovirus. Acute laryngitis is caused by an illness, while chronic laryngitis may be a secondary symptom of another problem like acid reflux, smoking, or severe thrush.
There is a lot of advice that goes around about what can “cure” laryngitis or get rid of hoarseness. Hydration is always key. Some of the other advice is more anecdotal. But above all, whatever you do for a hoarse voice, DO NOT WHISPER!
LRPD is a condition where stomach acid refluxes into and burns the vocal cords. It may or may not accompany GERD. It causes intermittent to chronic hoarseness, swallowing troubles, throat pain, or a constant sensation that something is stuck in your throat.
Misuse of your voice is defined as the inefficient use of your voice. It may stem from poor posture, poor breath support, or poor hydration. Overuse of your voice is defined as excessively loud or prolonged use of your voice.
Vocal cord lesions are benign growths on the vocal cords that interfere with normal vibration. These can result from repeatedly prolonged periods of misuse or overuse. They will cause chronic hoarseness or sporadic voice-silencing. They come in three varieties and are all treatable: nodules, polyps, and cysts.
Nodules require vocal rest and voice therapy and training to help make sure they don’t happen again. Polyps and cysts require micro-surgery where the growth is removed, and then rest and therapy and training will follow.
If you have a sudden loss of voice after yelling, then it is possible a hemorrhage occurred. A hemorrhage is when blood vessels in the surface of the vocal cord burst and fill it with blood. COMPLETE REST is required until the blood is reabsorbed by the body.
Paresis is the fancy word for weakness. Vocal weakness can occur during a viral infection or after neck or throat surgery. It can be temporary and strength will return on its own after a recovery period, or it can be permanent. Prolonged or permanent vocal weakness can be improved somewhat through therapy and training.
Paralysis, on the other hand, is neurologically based, whether damage happened in the area of the brain that controls the voice and supporting structures, or the nerves in and around the larynx are damaged. This can also be temporary or permanent and is generally one-sided.
Symptoms of a weakened or paralyzed vocal cord include noisy breathing – like something is hanging in the way of the air flow. And breathy talking – like when someone is trying to use their “sexy” voice and there’s more air making noise than vocal vibrations. There is a surgical repair process that involves taking the working vocal fold and stretching it over so when it activates, it will still come in contact with the unmoving vocal fold.
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It sits in the top of your head
When someone says “I can see it in my head” – it’s the area that can recall visual memories. Remembering the last place you saw your keys or visualizing driving directions based on the landmarks you pass (which is the only way we give directions in the South). So, when someone closes their eyes to try and remember something, they’re trying to deactivate their eyes and activate the parietal lobe.
Being able to identify a 3D object with your hands by touch only, and without your eyes. This is also how Braille works, the dot patterns created to represent letters.
Good info here and here about Braille activates the brain.
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Muscle contractions depend on the muscle cells trading Potassium (K⁺) and Calcium (Ca⁺⁺).
As your muscle uses up energy to do work, the by-product is Lactic Acid.
Muscle fibers are “woven” together – kinda like fabric.
Contracting and relaxing a muscle causes the fibers to grip together and then spread back out.
Bilateral muscles = symmetrical muscles. They look the same on each side of your body and worktogether to move your body in both directions from your center (left and right).
Stretching a muscle causes the muscle fibers to extend.
Over-extending a muscle can lead to a strain or pull/torn muscle.
Inflammation happens in the tiny fibers of your injured muscle.
Anti-inflammatory medications work great for strained muscles.
– Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
– Naproxen (Aleve)
R.I.C.E.
Rest: stop using it, or at least give it a little break with only light use
Ice: yep, that cold, frozen water stuff
Compression: for smaller muscles, they can be wrapped to help limit inflammation and hold muscle fibers in a inoffensive position.
Elevation: smaller muscles that can be affected by gravity pulling blood to it, can benefit from being elevated and allowing gravity to pull blood away from it for a short time.
Here’s a link with a concise explanation of when to use ice vs when to use heat.
Prescription steroids help relieve inflammation.
Prescription muscle relaxers keep the muscle from knotting up.
@_KevinBuchanan used 800 mg ibuprofen for his injury. 800 mg should be taken every 8-12 hours, no sooner, or GI side effects may occur.
1. Stop the offending activity.
2. Ice the injured muscle (24-72 hours after injury)
3. Take anti-inflammatory pain relievers.
4. Apply heat to keep muscle relaxed
5. Gentle use or stretches
Since baby sister was born, Jossalynn gets one-on-one time with me by riding in the “backpack”, which is a woven wrap by Pavo Form.
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