My kids and husband are finding it hysterical that I cant tick them off. Can't work as I need to answer the phone all day as I work in a call centre so have weekend off to find some relief. On the usual paracetamol and ibuprofen as no infection - GP checked it out this morning. its doing my head in anyone any ideas
2006-09-22 10:26:54 · 17 answers · asked by StephE 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
My doc said to heat water as hot as you can stand it and take a big chunk of lemon and three heaping teaspoons of honey stir it up and sip on it as much as possible.
2006-09-22 10:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by brunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle warm salt water and do your best not to over do it. The last time I had laryngitis, it lasted 2-3 days. Save your voice for when you absolutely have to talk.
2006-09-22 10:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get laryngitis about 4 times a year ....When I do,, I use lemon and honey with about 1/2 glass of hot water all mixed drink it up you will feel much beter in about 5min.hope you r better soon
2006-09-22 10:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by sayjon1972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot salt water gargle every few hours (not burning hot, just super steamy). THe heat will relax your throat and the salt will help soothe, relax, and cleanse it.
Meanwhile, try drinking some green tea with honey and lemon
or swallow a spoonful of extravirgin olive oil. Studies show that olive oil has a compound with similar qualities to ibuprofen and will create a warm sensation in your throat.
2006-09-22 10:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Prodigious*~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple cider vinegar For laryngitis a folk remedy from Vermont uses one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to half glass of water, taken every hour for seven hours.
Cayenne pepper Pour one cup of boiling water into a cup; add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a few drops of lemon juice; stir and sip slowly; the hotter the better.
DMSO Gargling with DMSO will relieve the symptoms of laryngitis.
Essential oils Boil a pot of water and remove from the stove. Add: 2 drops chamomile essential oil, 3 drops lavender essential oil and 2 drops thyme essential oil. Make a tent over your head and the pot and inhale.
Ginger Peel the skin from a small ginger root. Slice the root into thin coins and place the pieces into a small pot of water. Boil the pieces to make tea. The tea should turn a yellowish (straw) or tan color. Add three tablespoons of your favorite honey to sweeten the tea. Sip the hot tea slowly. The tea gives a sharp tingle to the throat after swallowing it. After you sip it, gently clear your throat.This tea also works for trying to get your voice back after a cold.
Honey/lemon A mixture of honey and lemon makes a good gargle and is very soothing for the throat.
Ice Suck on a piece of ice. It will stop spasms in your throat.
Lozenges Suck on lozenges periodically throughout the day to moisten your throat.
Onion syrup Another excellent gargle is made from onion syrup, honey and lemon. To make the onion syrup: slice three large onions and put them in four or five cups of water; simmer until syrupy; strain. Next, put five or six tablespoonsful of the syrup into a glass of warm water, along with a tablespoon of honey and a dash of lemon. Sip slowly.
Sea salt Make a gargle of sea salt and water and use several times a day.
Tea Try one of these tea remedies:
* Teas made from fenugreek, eucalyptus, horehound and marshmallow also can be used as a gargle.
* Combine one teaspoon each of valerian root, skullcap and catnip with one cup of boiling water; steep for 10 minutes; sip while still hot.
* Any hot tea will stimulate the throat and help relax the vocal cords.
Zinc Suck on zinc lozenges to ease throat discomfort.
2006-09-22 10:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with warm salt water and whisper do not try to speak in your normal tone as this does damage to the vocal cords.
2006-09-22 10:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by miamac49616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-04 23:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by Thisure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really will take its time and there is nothing you can do but rest and don't try to talk as this makes it worse. the next stage is the sexy voice as it starts to come back and that's when your husband will wish it could stay sexy instead of going back to the shouting bit . Be patient
2006-09-22 10:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't talk at all. Don't even whisper. You must give your vocal cords complete rest so the inflammation and swelling can subside. Tough, but necessary.
2006-09-22 10:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle salt water
2006-09-22 10:33:42 · answer #10 · answered by sexyass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋