I haven't been able to talk for about three days, and I can't go to work because of it. I'm not sick, I just can't seem to talk. Any suggestions, I really want to go back to work tomorrow. It seems like my vocal chords are damaged, cause I just can't seem to clear my throat.
2006-09-26 10:22:36 · 6 answers · asked by epgilliland 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
This is what I use for sore throat/lost voice/to clear mucus.
1 cup hot water
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
also use coughdrops through the day (not more than the recommended dosage, though!) and drink plenty of water.
Oil can help lubricate your throat. A handful of potato chips, for example, can help your throat.
If this keeps up, however, you might want to see a doctor. If your vocal cords really are damaged nothing over the counter or home-remedy is going to help.
2006-09-26 10:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by brainy_ostrich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First- stop trying to clear your throat. I know it's hard, but that is SO bad for your vocal chords. Keep water with you at all times, and sip it when you feel you need to clear your throat. Warm tea with lemon is really good for your throat. Also, don't keep trying to talk if you can possibly avoid it. Whispering, too, is bad for the vocal chords. Give the voice as total a rest as possible.
2006-09-26 17:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-26 17:47:13 · answer #3 · answered by tucsonwinds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that it "seems like my vocal chords are damaged" you might have an idea of what you might have done to damage them. How about a visit to the doctor? It might be a serious condition.
But if it's just an ordinary case of laringitis (sp?), room temperature pineapple juice is great for coating the throat.
2006-09-26 17:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by clvcpoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not sick & you haven't done anything to damage your vocal cords then i suggest you rush yourself to a doctor. You might have a more serious problem than u think.
2006-09-26 17:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Hi! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a little bit of honey but if your voice still doesn't come out you ought to visit a Throat, Ear and Nose Doctor.
2006-09-26 17:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by nv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋