HomeoRemedyDeep, hoarse, cracked voice
- Deep, hoarse, cracked, or toneless voice
- Rough, scraping sensation in the throat
- Spasmodic, dry cough that worsens at night
Nose, Throat & Voice
Acute Hoarseness
Sudden loss of voice due to overuse, irritation, or inflammation of the larynx
Overview
Acute hoarseness is a temporary loss or change in the voice, often caused by overuse, irritation, or infection of the vocal cords. It can make speaking and singing difficult.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Sudden, severe hoarseness
- Hoarseness immediately relieved by the remedy
- Hoarseness from overuse of the voice or catching a cold
- Professions requiring extensive vocal use
Spasmodic, dry, irritative cough
- Hoarseness, deep, toneless, cracked voice
- Sensation of a feather or crumbs in the larynx
- Laryngeal sensitivity and pain with swallowing
- Nervous hoarseness or loss of voice
- Dullness, listlessness, and mental apathy
- Trembling and lack of muscular coordination
Show 31 more remedies
Plumbum metallicumAphonia (loss of voice) in old casesBelladonnaConfused, painful sounds when speakingCausticumHoarseness worse in the morningPhosphorusHoarseness worse in the eveningRumex crispusTickling sensation in the throat pit that triggers coughingBromiumHoarsenessMercurius solubilisHoarsenessIpecacuanhaComplete aphonia (loss of voice)Baryta iodataAphonia (loss of voice) due to laryngeal obstructionAntimonium crudumAphonia (loss of voice) from heat exposureIgnatia amaraHyperaesthesia (heightened sensitivity) of the sensesKalium muriaticumSpasmodic, dry, irritative coughSenegaHoarseness with dyspnea and accumulation of mucusLachesis mutusAluminaDeep, hoarse, toneless voiceAlumenComplete loss of voiceRhus toxicodendronHoarseness relieved by talkingCarbo vegetabilisHoarse, deep, toneless voiceSambucus nigraDeep, hollow coughPulsatilla pratensisComplete loss of voice with loose cough or thick yellow nasal dischargeCocaHoarseness worse after talkingMalandrinumHoarse, deep, toneless, cracked voiceAconitum napellusSudden, violent onset of hoarseness and voice lossCina maritimaHoarsenessStramoniumSpasmodic, dry, irritative cough with choking sensationAbrotanumHoarseness with cessation of joint painArgentum metallicumDeep, hoarse voice; hoarsenessCalcarea phosphoricaScraping of mucus from the larynx before speaking or singingArgentum nitricumSpasmodic, dry, irritative cough that worsens at nightManganum aceticumAccumulation of mucus in the throatOxalicum acidumPalpitation alternating with loss of voice
Not sure which fits? The app compares all 35 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Persistent hoarseness lasting more than two weeks
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Sudden, severe hoarseness or complete loss of voice
- Hoarseness accompanied by fever, chills, or severe pain
- Hoarseness that does not improve with rest and self-care measures
Everyday tips
- Rest your voice as much as possible, avoiding excessive talking or singing
- Drink plenty of water and use a humidifier to keep your throat moist
- Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, and strong scents that can further aggravate your throat
- Use throat lozenges or sprays to soothe and lubricate your vocal cords
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