LARYNGITIS: What is the best way to get my voice back?

Question

I'm a teacher and need to get back to school, but I have no voice at all. What can I do?

(This is my second day without being able to speak...)

Answer 1

Don't talk unless absolutely necessary and do not whisper at all. Gargle salt water- about 1/2 teaspoon to 8 ounces warm water several times a day, Gargle gently, too. If you are on antibiotics take them as directed and don't miss doses.

And the real secret, which my daughter learned from opera and theater professionals, is to keep an herbal tea called Throat Coat on hand and drink it continuously through the day while on voice rest. It can restore your voice in as little as a few hours.

I also teach, and a couple of years ago woke up voiceless and went in with my Throat Coat, which it sipped at every break between classes. I had to write on the board or use sign language and gestures for the first three hours or so, but by lunch time I could speak and lecture.

My daughter once lost her voice the day of full dress rehearsal for a professional company musical (Camelot!) she was to sing in and we put her on voice rest all day and all the Throat Coat she could fget down. By 7PM rehearsal, she could sing the whole show.

The main ingredient is slippery elm, and there are other similar brands, but we swear by Throat Coat by Traditional Medicines. Many large grocery stores carry it, as do some pharmacies and virtually all health food store. There is always at least one box in my pantry.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Laryngitis is the medical term for inflammation and swelling of the larynx, which is also known as the voice box. Most of the causes of laryngitis, such as common viruses or using your voice too much, are not serious. A few causes, however, require medical attention. The most common symptoms of laryngitis
Hoarseness
Feeling a tickle in your throat
The urge to constantly clear your throat
Fever
Cough
Congestion
Many times laryngitis may develop with, or a few days after, a sore throat.If these symptoms have been present for only a few days or occur immediately following an episode of using your voice more than normal, then the main treatment is to rest your voice as much as possible.

If you have symptoms that suggest a virus is present, such as low-grade fever, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, muscle aches, or feeling run down, then you should be sure to drink lots of fluids and take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) for your symptoms as well.
Many people find inhaling steam, such as from a hot bath or shower, or a cool mist humidifier makes them feel better.
In all cases you should avoid smoking and areas where others are smoking.

Answer 4

1)Add table salt to a glass of warm water and gargle it 7 to 8 times a day.
2)Take Azithromycin 250 two times a day
3)Avoid cold drinks , frozen food. and give complete rest to throat.
Get Well Soon

Answer 5

I found that gargling a four ounce glass of luke warm water with a teaspoon of baking soda works for me.

Answer 6

continue to rest your voice.
Drink lots of water.
No caffeine! (or smoking)
Drink more water.....