What causes you to lose your voice?

What causes you to lose your voice?

When you lose your voice, it's most often due to laryngitis. Laryngitis occurs when your larynx (voice box) becomes irritated and inflamed. You can irritate your voice box when you overuse your voice or when you have an infection. Most cases of laryngitis are caused by viral infections, like the common cold.

Can you lose your voice permanently?

In some cases of laryngitis, your voice can become almost undetectable. Laryngitis may be short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic). Most cases of laryngitis are triggered by a temporary viral infection or vocal strain and aren't serious.

Why am I losing my voice but my throat doesn’t hurt?

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice cords in the voice box (larynx). … Laryngitis is contagious if it is caused by an infection. The most common signs and symptoms of laryngitis are hoarseness, loss of voice, and throat pain.