Hoarse Voice

[Ann]

I'd appreciate any advice please Sqad. 10 days ago I organised a reunion weekend so was talking a lot and lost my voice completely - laryngitis? My OH already had the throat/ coughing/head cold virus which everyone seems to have got at the moment.

After I lost my voice, I had a tickly cough for several days and then my voice started to come back gradually but it is still not right - it's left me with a weak hoarse voice which keeps coming and going. I think I've maybe over strained it as I had to carry on talking to everyone at the reunion in a whisper - I was so exhausted trying to talk. Is there anything you can recommend to take please to lubricate my throat - I have tried neat honey and a friend has recommended Sandersons throat specific mixture (expensive but willing to try) My cough has now gone and I don't have any pain or discomfort - just a croaky voice on and off. Thanks for any advice.

[Sqad]

My advice is not to take anything...........nothing will "lubricate" your vocal cords.
Speak normally, don't whisper or shout and your voice should be back to normal within a fortnight.

[Ann]

Thanks Sqad, OH is delighted I can't shout at him! ;) Hope it's back soon, it's difficult as I have to speak a lot on the phone. Thanks for answering so quickly - much appreciated x