As it is viral antibiotics won't help, do you know of anything that will?
2006-07-23 18:58:28 · 12 answers · asked by atlantisflicka 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Drink plenty of liquids, avoid caffeine. Take a mild anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen. Do NOT whisper, even though speaking is difficult. Try to refrain from talking as well. Even if you feel better, I suggest that you keep doing so for at least 48 hours AFTER you feel better. Whispering does more damage!!!
I sing professionally, and this is a HUGE problem. I know very well how to deal with it, and guarantee this is THE BEST way to do so, as well as the healthiest.
2006-07-23 19:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Suck on cough drop, a throat lozenge or hard candy.
Don't smoke.
Avoid places where cigarettes are smoked.
A humidifier, preferably a cool mist ultrasonic humidifier, will help. These are more expensive than the usual vaporizer, but are safer and more effective.
If nothing you have tried is totally clearing your symptoms, try standing in a hot shower.
You can use aspirin, Ibuprofen or Tylenol for the temperature, muscle discomfort and pain. Don't give aspirin to someone less than 19 years of age. It can trigger an attack of Reyes Syndrome.
Gargle with warm salt solution (1/2 tsp salt in 1 cup of water).
Speak softly, but don't whisper. Use a notebook and pencil to communicate.
Drink warm liquids like hot Tang or honey and lemon.
When to see a physician
If you have difficulty breathing.
If you have a fever over 101 degrees.
If you have difficulty swallowing.
If you have a deep cough or, in a young child, a cough like the bark of a seal.
If you have brown, green or yellow sputum.
If you are hoarse for one month without any identifiable cause.
If your symptoms are severe enough to indicate that you need additional help.
If you are too ill to carry on normal activities.
If you are gasping or drooling.
2006-07-24 02:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not try to drink urine I think that would be a worse experience then the laryngitis. Try eating a lemon, and gargling with warm salty water also if your old enough I heard to drink a little whiskey and honey, but not too much whiskey. maybe this will help.
2006-07-24 02:05:57 · answer #3 · answered by oggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such thing as viral antibiotics. Something soothing to the throat, maybe warm tea with honey.
2006-07-24 02:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to relieve the symptoms, try gargling warm salt water a few times. that usually helps a bit.
2006-07-24 02:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Cheesie M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle salt-water.
2006-07-24 02:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by LauraLynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with warm salt water, and rest your voice.
2006-07-24 06:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by atreadia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm stuff always helped me. Warm tea, warm soup, etc. Try not to talk for awhile...if you have to speak, try to speak softly.
2006-07-24 02:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Uzi900 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont know if it doesor not but somewhere I heard that drinking urine was supposed to help with it. I dont remember where I heard it but its gross!
2006-07-24 02:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by jeremy h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rest your voice, drink warm tea with honey and lemon, and get some sleep!
2006-07-24 06:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋