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When a person prepares to speak, the vocal folds come together over the trachea and vibrate due to the airflow from the lungs. This mechanism produces the sound of the voice. If the vocal folds cannot meet together to vibrate, sound will not be produced. Aphonia can also be caused by and is often accompanied by fear. [4]
A number of other causes for losing one's voice exist, and treatment is generally by resting the voice and treating the underlying cause. [2] If the cause is misuse or overuse of the voice, drinking plenty of water may alleviate the problems. [2] It appears to occur more commonly in females and the elderly. [4]
Treatment is often supportive in nature, and depends on the severity and type of laryngitis (acute or chronic). [1] General measures to relieve symptoms of laryngitis include behavior modification, hydration, and humidification. [1] Vocal hygiene (care of the voice) is very important to relieve symptoms of laryngitis.
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