What is the best way to get rid of being hoarse?

Question

I was at a concert and i screamed a tad too much...now i am slightly hoarse. it's not that i can't sing high, it's just i can't control my voice at all and the quality sucks. is there any way to speed up the recovery process?

Answer 1

If you have to perform soon, Warm Lemon Honey Water. More water than lemon, more lemon than honey. WARM not hot, not room temperature. When you can't do that . . . Throat Lozenges. . . throughout production.

If you have time. Rest your voice. Talking is ok, but don't get excited. ; ) Lots of water!

Answer 2

Don't speak unless you really need to. Go to GNC and get a tea called Throat Coat. If you can't get that, regular tea and honey is ok. Get some vitamin C as well, it's not a speed thing, but it helps. Don't drink extreme temperature liquids, not too hot or cold. Stay hydrated... drink plenty of room temp water.

When you do have to speak or talk again, make sure you do some warm ups first. Start with humming and stay in a comfortable range until you feel very comfortable easing your way up and down a few notes.

Last but not least. No more screaming at concerts!

Good luck!

Answer 3

People that are trained singers or people that act in live stage theatre don't scream or yell. They use a technique called "voice projection." Using this technique they are able to throw their voices over a great distance and do not get that hoarse voice syndrome you experience by screaming.
You need to go to a voice coach to learn how to do this. As for getting rid of that sore throat, try a glass of salted water and gargle.

Answer 4

Drink water (stay well hydrated): Keeping your body well hydrated by drinking plenty of water each day (6-8 glasses) is essential to maintaining a healthy voice. The vocal cords vibrate extremely fast even with the most simple sound production; remaining hydrated through water consumption optimizes the throat’s mucous production, aiding vocal cord lubrication. To maintain sufficient hydration avoid or moderate substances that cause dehydration. These include alcohol and caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, soda). And always increase hydration when exercising.

Do not smoke: It is well known that smoking leads to lung or throat cancer. Primary and secondhand smoke that is breathed in passes by the vocal cords causing significant irritation and swelling of the vocal cords. This will permanently change voice quality, nature, and capabilities.

Do not abuse or misuse your voice: Your voice is not indestructible. In every day communication, be sure to avoid habitual yelling, screaming, or cheering. Try not to talk loudly in locations with significant background noise or noisy environments. Be aware of your background noise—when it becomes noisy, significant increases in voice volume occur naturally, causing harm to your voice. If you feel like your throat is dry, tired, or your voice is becoming hoarse, stop talking.

To reduce or minimize voice abuse or misuse use non-vocal or visual cues to attract attention, especially with children. Obtain a vocal amplification system if you routinely need to use a “loud” voice especially in an outdoor setting. Try not to speak in an unnatural pitch. Adopting an extremely low pitch or high pitch can cause an injury to the vocal cords with subsequent hoarseness and a variety of problems.

Minimize throat clearing: Clearing your throat can be compared to slapping or slamming the vocal cords together. Consequently, excessive throat clearing can cause vocal cord injury and subsequent hoarseness. An alternative to voice clearing is taking a small sip of water or simply swallowing to clear the secretions from the throat and alleviate the need for throat clearing or coughing. The most common reason for excessive throat clearing is an unrecognized medical condition causing one to clear their throat too much. Common causes of chronic throat clearing include gastroesophageal reflux, laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, sinus and/or allergic disease.

Moderate voice use when sick: Reduce your vocal demands as much as possible when your voice is hoarse due to excessive use or an upper respiratory infection (cold). Singers should exhibit extra caution if one’s speaking voice is hoarse because permanent and serious injury to the vocal cords are more likely when the vocal cords are swollen or irritated. It is important to “listen to what your voice is telling you.”

Your voice is an extremely valuable resource and is the most commonly used form of communication. Our voices are invaluable for both our social interaction as well as for most people’s occupation. Proper care and use of your voice will give you the best chance for having a healthy voice for your entire lifetime.

Answer 5

i lost my voice during my hs 1-act play this season and i was told not to talk and to drink green tea, it should help. i hope this helps you get your voice back and feel better, it helped me out.