Sahamamama Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have laryngitis today. My throat isn't very sore, just sort of raw and tired. The girls are all napping now, so I get to give the voice a rest -- NO WHISPERING. But my husband works late tonight, so I need to get my voice back in two hours! I have the "evening shift" with the children, and a voice is nice for that. ;) Any advice? I am at this moment drinking hot decaf tea with honey and lemon. We'll see if that helps at all...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Dh has had varying amts of his voice for the last couple of mos--ever since he was hired to be the worship pastor at our new church. :lol: He says the best thing he's done is gargle w/ warm salt water. He says to get it way back in your throat until you're gagging on it & to make sure you don't use too much salt & that it has a chance to dissolve. It hurts a lot, but is amazing. He says. I don't try stuff. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. I have a voice disorder in which I get growth on my vocal cords which must be removed periodically. I went through a period of time when I couldn't talk for about 4 months. I don't know how old your children are, but at the time I lost my voice nearly completely mine were 8, 6, and 3 yo twins. I assigned each one a whistle (yes, just like the baron von Trapp). I spoke as little as possible. You are right. No whispering. That is worse for your vocal cords. If you want a drink you can try throat coat tea. I like that when I have a sore throat. I hope you feel better soon. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 The absolute best thing is to stop talking, and yes whispering is the worst. Gargle with salt water, take a anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen, drink warm drinks, no singing-talking-humming-grunting-whispering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks, Aubrey and Tap Tap Tap, for the warm, weak salt water advice. I'll go mix some up and gargle with it right before it's time to get the girls up from afternoon nap. Jennie, what is "throat coat tea?" Is it tea with honey and lemon, or something else? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Sounds like you need a movie night:D. Let them watch their favorite movies so they aren't running around so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 A couple of years ago I had terrible laryngitis which lasted for several weeks. My kids learned to come when I clapped my hands (since I didn't have a bell). That really helped. No whispering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks, Aubrey and Tap Tap Tap, for the warm, weak salt water advice. I'll go mix some up and gargle with it right before it's time to get the girls up from afternoon nap. Jennie, what is "throat coat tea?" Is it tea with honey and lemon, or something else? TIA! http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/seasonal_products/product/14 I can get this at my local grocery store. You can also get it from health food stores. It really helps me. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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