Lost my voice?


Question:
I lost my voice, how long before it'll come back and how can I take care of myself in the meanwhile.

Answers:
It depends on how you lost it. If you lost it due to illness (a cold or flu), then maybe a day or two. If you lost it due to overuse or injury, then it could be longer, maybe a week, depending on if you rest it or not.

Either way, rest your voice - use it as little as possible. Gargle with warm salt water every couple of hours, and if you are near a health food store, either get some Fisherman's Friend lozenges or buy some powdered slippery elm root and mix it with honey and a little warm water. You can eat the paste and it will soothe your throat and help it heal. If you don't like the taste, add a little cinnamon.

Warm tea with honey and lemon is also good. (I add whiskey to mine, but I'm over 21.)
hot water, lemon and honey


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