What should I do if my vocal cords are injured

The human throat is not only very fragile, but also has a complex structure, including tonsils and vocal cords. If a person has hoarseness during speech, it means that the patient's vocal cords have problems. The vocal cord problem needs to be taken seriously, otherwise it is easy to cause loss of voice. After the problem is found, it should be actively treated. So what should I do if the vocal cords are injured?

First, what should you do if your vocal cords are injured? Keep warm. In summer, it is better to drink less iced drinks and more tea that can clear away heat and reduce internal heat. Avoid eating spicy foods, popsicles, and drinking iced drinks after a long speech. Because long-term use of the voice will cause fatigue and swelling of the vocal cords, irritating foods will aggravate the symptoms.

Second, avoid eating sweets before using your voice a lot. Eating too much sweets will increase the burden on gastrointestinal transformation. When the burden on gastrointestinal tract increases, it will be converted into phlegm. Especially during colds, fevers and sore throats, you should avoid sweets and eat a light diet; the vocal cord tissue is very delicate at this time and you need to speak as little as possible.

Third, after the vocal cords are damaged, everyone should first go to the hospital for a laryngoscopy examination to check whether the vocal cords are severely damaged and whether there are nodules and polyps. Many people's vocal cords are damaged because of excessive use of the voice and lack of rest. Or it may be caused by people's throat inflammation and incomplete treatment. For some people, the condition is not particularly serious, and the vocal cords can be completely repaired in a week or two. However, for some people, the vocal cords are too severely damaged and they do not take timely measures to treat it, so it may take longer. During the treatment, everyone should talk as little as possible, and avoid talking into the wind or shouting. They should not eat heavily seasoned foods. The diet must be light. Mild vocal cord damage can actually be completely recovered. After vocal cord edema, a small amount of hormone drugs can be used for treatment. Antibiotics and Chinese patent medicines are also effective. Gradually, the symptoms will be well relieved.

What should you do if your vocal cords are injured? Don’t clear your throat too much. When we clear our throat, the air flow will violently vibrate the vocal cords, thereby damaging them. At this time, it is best to drink small sips of water to moisten your throat. If your throat feels uncomfortable for a long time and you have to clear it constantly, go to the hospital for a check-up. It may be caused by allergies, colds or other throat diseases. Rinse your mouth with salt water. Gargling can reduce inflammation caused by pharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Gargle with light salt water in the morning, after meals and before going to bed.