Get Your Voice Back: Hoarse Voice Remedy and Medicine

The condition is characterized by the following hoarse voice symptoms:

• Raspiness
• Decrease in strength and volume
• Strained quality

It is typically caused by a wide range of factors¹, such as:

• Functional dysphonia characterized by discomfort, difficulty, and changes in voice production
• Acute and chronic laryngitis, or inflammation of the voice box
• Vocal cord paralysis or other neurogenic factors
• Physiological aging
• Psychogenic factors such as stress, anxiety, and trauma
• Benign and malignant tumors

Finding relief when you experience hoarse voice requires a combination of medication and self-care practices.

Medication

The medicine you need would ultimately depend on the cause of your condition. The idea is to treat the underlying condition directly to get lasting relief.

For example, if your hoarse voice is caused by a sore throat, then lozenges like Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils), Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils) Max, or Flurbiprofen (Strepsils) MaxPro should help alleviate your symptoms.

Being able to ease the hassle of experiencing hoarse voice can help get you back on track in no time. Lozenges provide relief and aid for hoarse throat by helping moisten your throat and increases saliva production⁹.

For Mild Sore Throat

For mild sore throat, you can take any of the following Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) variants:

• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Original
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Extra Strong
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol + Ascorbic Acid (Strepsils) Orange With Vitamin C
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Cool Sensation
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Honey & Lemon
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Warm Sensation Ginger
• Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol + Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) Sugar Free Lemon

These lozenges are clinically proven effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and viruses² that can aggravate throat conditions. In addition, they also provide a mind numbing effect and help mitigate throat dryness by promoting saliva production.

For Severe Sore Throat

For severe sore throat, on the other hand, patients six years old and up can take Hexylresorcinol (Strepsils) Max. Thanks to its antiseptic, anthelmintic, at local anesthetic properties³, it’s clinically proven effective against the symptoms of severe sore throat.

However, if your severe sore throat is accompanied by swelling, Flurbiprofen (Strepsils) MaxPro is the better choice. It’s specially formulated to combat the pain, inflammation, and difficulty swallowing⁴ associated with severe sore throat in patients 18 years old and up.

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In addition to medication, the following self-care practices may also help alleviate your symptoms:

• Resting your voice — This is particularly helpful if your hoarseness is due to vocal cord strain or overuse.
• Staying hydrated — Keeping your throat moist can help keep your vocal cords healthy.⁵
• Limiting exposure to irritants — Staying away from irritants such as smoke and alcohol can also help keep your throat from drying out or getting irritated.
• Take care of your voice — Avoid unnecessary yelling or speaking loudly to minimize the strain on your vocal cords.

Some people also swear by the following home remedies for a hoarse voice:

• Honey — Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties⁶, honey can potentially help alleviate hoarseness and other throat conditions.
• Saltwater gargle — Known for its ability to help alleviate the symptoms of various throat and mouth conditions⁷, a warm saltwater gargle is also a popular at-home hoarse voice remedy.
• Ginger tea — Just like honey, ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties⁸ may also help alleviate your symptoms.

Given the wide range of potential hoarse voice causes, it is a good idea to talk to your doctor if your symptoms persist for more than two weeks or are accompanied by:

• Pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Blood in your mucus or saliva
• A mass or lump in your neck

Consulting your doctor should help you identify the cause of your condition correctly and get proper hoarse voice treatment to prevent the situation from getting worse.

The best horse voice treatment requires identifying and addressing its cause—and the best way to do that is to consult your doctor. That being said, taking care of your voice and vocal cords by following the self-care practices we’ve talked about today may also help alleviate your symptoms.