How to Get Your Voice Back

When you lose your voice, you may have what is medically called laryngitis. If you can't talk or if you feel like you're straining your voice when you speak, you may be coming down with a cold. However, there are other illnesses and conditions that may be the cause. Too much talking or raising of the voice, excessive smoking, or coughing all cause the vocal cords to become inflamed. Sometimes laryngitis can be a sign of a more serious condition that requires professional help. If you lose your voice or experience difficulty talking, consult with your doctor to rule out any serious disease such as cancer. When consulting with your health care practitioner, you may want to ask if you can treat your condition yourself by using the following methods.

Instructions

• 1

  Give your vocal chords a rest. Overworking your vocal chords will only make matters worse. Abuse of this kind can very well be the reason you lost your voice. Try not to verbally communicate with anyone unless absolutely necessary until you can speak again without feeling like you're straining your voice.

• 2

  Keep the larynx and the surrounding area well hydrated. Drink plenty of tea with honey and other fluids. Thyme or chamomile tea should bring some relief. Don't take in caffeine or anything that may cause dehydration.

• 3

  Put on a humidifier. Moisture in the air will help keep your vocal cords hydrated.

• 4

  Avoid smoking cigarettes, and avoid being around smoke and other irritants you shouldn't inhale.

• 5

  Take showers and breath a little deeper. The steam will help keep your vocal chords moist.