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Avoid spicy or fried foods, peppermint, citrus, tomatoes, onions, and chocolate, especially if these foods increase symptoms. Avoid alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and tobacco.
- What foods make your voice raspy?
- How can I improve my hoarseness?
- What are the 4 underlying causes of a hoarse voice?
- What is the most common cause of hoarseness?
What foods make your voice raspy?
Misuse and overuse of the speaking voice. Misuse and overuse of the singing voice. Internal pollution (high mucous diet, smoking and drinking)
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Now, back to the overall diet!
- Oranges (mandarins)
- Grapefruits.
- Tomatoes.
- Highly spicy foods.
- Heavily fried foods.
- Processed foods.
- Sodas and other sweetened beverages.
How can I improve my hoarseness?
Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice
- Breathe moist air. ...
- Rest your voice as much as possible. ...
- Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration (avoid alcohol and caffeine).
- Moisten your throat. ...
- Stop drinking alcohol and smoking, and avoid exposure to smoke. ...
- Avoid clearing your throat. ...
- Avoid decongestants. ...
- Avoid whispering.
What are the 4 underlying causes of a hoarse voice?
If your voice sounds rough or husky, you may have dysphonia – commonly called hoarseness.
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Possible Causes
- Using your voice too much. ...
- A cold or sinus infection. ...
- Laryngitis. ...
- Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). ...
- Vocal fold hemorrhage. ...
- Neurological diseases and disorders. ...
- Vocal nodules, cysts and polyps. ...
- Vocal fold paralysis.
What is the most common cause of hoarseness?
Laryngitis. Laryngitis is one of the most common causes of hoarseness. It can be due to temporary swelling of the vocal folds from a cold, an upper respiratory infection, or allergies.
