How to get rid of a lost voice

Most of the time your laryngitis will resolve itself in a week or two, with no lasting effects. But if the problem lingers on toward a month, it’s a good idea to get checked by a otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat) doctor to make sure there isn’t something serious at work.

Loss of voice is the inability of the vocal cords to function properly. The most common causes are due to inflammation and infection and a result of swelling of the vocal folds, which prevents proper vibration needed to speak. Other causes include nervous system disorders and obstruction within the vocal cord region.

Swelling and inflammation of the vocal cords — called laryngitis — is a common cause of hoarseness. Fortunately, most laryngitis is acute, meaning it comes on quickly and usually clears up in a few days to two weeks.

Experiencing unexpected hoarseness or voice loss can indicate an underlying health condition. Other possible causes include: Acid reflux, known as heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) Growths on your vocal cord tissue, also called vocal nodules, polyps, cysts, and contact ulcers.

Men with husky voices are the “most sexy”, while women are most attractive while they’re breathless, according to scientists. Women like Marilyn Monroe have been found to have the most attractive voices, with a high-pitched but breathy quality, according to research.

Men prefer high-pitched voices that indicate a small body size, while women prefer low-pitched voices because they indicate a larger body size, though women don’t care for voices that indicate aggression, according to a study published today in the journal PLOS One.

As a result, women find men with lower-pitched voices more attractive. It’s the opposite for men, who are more attracted to women with higher-pitched voices, which is perceived as a marker for femininity. Attractiveness in the voice is important for the impressions we give our potential partners.