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Hmm. Steam yourself today. If nothing else, simmer a pot of water (that's boiled so it steams) and put your face over it. The moisture might help some.
And do NOT speak until you have to sing! When you do have to sing, warm up like everything, start in the middle of your range and go up and down very gradually. You may not be able to sing tonight, but you can give it the best chance.
My grandmother (who sang professionally) would sometimes use SenSen candy (little REALLY strong mint things) to help calm the larynx. I don't know if it works.
Something which works but you SHOULD NOT DO is a steroid inhaler. I mention it only to prevent you from doing it should it be suggested, actually. Some professional singers have gotten steroid inhalers (like for asthma) and puff away on them when this kind of thng happens. Swelling goes down and the vocal cords work better. But there's a reason they're swollen, and you can irreparably damage your voice doing this. It's NOT worth that!
Stuart
And do NOT speak until you have to sing! When you do have to sing, warm up like everything, start in the middle of your range and go up and down very gradually. You may not be able to sing tonight, but you can give it the best chance.
My grandmother (who sang professionally) would sometimes use SenSen candy (little REALLY strong mint things) to help calm the larynx. I don't know if it works.
Something which works but you SHOULD NOT DO is a steroid inhaler. I mention it only to prevent you from doing it should it be suggested, actually. Some professional singers have gotten steroid inhalers (like for asthma) and puff away on them when this kind of thng happens. Swelling goes down and the vocal cords work better. But there's a reason they're swollen, and you can irreparably damage your voice doing this. It's NOT worth that!
Stuart
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Medically- Slightly warm, slightly saline gargles. That will help sooth the tissues without drawing more moisture from them.
Personally- Hot tea with honey and lemon, and lemon water.
Also, anything that helps to keep your throat moist without numbing it...Ludens Cough drops, a lot of people like Ricola cough drops.
If it's any consolation, throats are usually sorest in the morning and kind of "recover" during the day. Just avoid stressing it (No chunky/spicy foods, no yelling at the kids/hubby/significant other, etc) and keep warm and fluided!
Aodhan
Personally- Hot tea with honey and lemon, and lemon water.
Also, anything that helps to keep your throat moist without numbing it...Ludens Cough drops, a lot of people like Ricola cough drops.
If it's any consolation, throats are usually sorest in the morning and kind of "recover" during the day. Just avoid stressing it (No chunky/spicy foods, no yelling at the kids/hubby/significant other, etc) and keep warm and fluided!
Aodhan
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Thank you folks,
You have been quite helpful!
I shouldn't have to yell at the kids being Christmas eve and all At least I hope.
Hmmm... I wonder if hubby will get worried by me giving him the silent treatment today.
I can just see his thought... (hmmmm... did I get her the right thing for Christmas?)
Nah, I would never play that game.
The beauty of internet. You do not have to speak...
I will try to do a few of your suggestions except for the inhaler.
A hot cup of tea is sounding mighty fine right now.
Cheers,
Laura
for correction of spelling of inhaler, hail,, haul... need dictionary..
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You have been quite helpful!
I shouldn't have to yell at the kids being Christmas eve and all At least I hope.
Hmmm... I wonder if hubby will get worried by me giving him the silent treatment today.
I can just see his thought... (hmmmm... did I get her the right thing for Christmas?)
Nah, I would never play that game.
The beauty of internet. You do not have to speak...
I will try to do a few of your suggestions except for the inhaler.
A hot cup of tea is sounding mighty fine right now.
Cheers,
Laura
for correction of spelling of inhaler, hail,, haul... need dictionary..
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Actually, Aodhan, saline gargles do the opposite . . . they draw fluid out of your tissues, and can kind of reduce the swelling that way. Your body is more or less "normal" saline (0.9%, which means 9mg NaCl for each ml of water). Salt gargles are usually saltier than that. Normal saline is about the same salinity as seawater, and tastes about as salty.
So do the saltwater gargle, but it's not keeping stuff more humidified.
Stuart
So do the saltwater gargle, but it's not keeping stuff more humidified.
Stuart
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"Fisherman's Friend" lozenges.
Best nasty-tasting stuff in the world!
Cheers,
serpent
Best nasty-tasting stuff in the world!
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My sister is a professional singer, and when she HAS to sing with a cold or congested nose, she doses with antihistimine and does a nasal spray. We're not talking gentle and mild, here, we're talking Better Living Through Pharmaceuticals.
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Laura, warm water with honey and a humidifier usually do the trick for me... sometimes I will add a wee bit of lemon, but you might want to go easy on it as the acidic nature of the juice can sometimes be more of an irritant. Don't talk at all unless you have to! You should see some of the faces and body language I've had to use to reprimand the kids when my voice has been gone... All the best to you on your performance!!
Andrea ~*~
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I heard that warm things - like hot tea, salsa, etc. can make a sore throat worse and cold things reduce the swelling. So, I'd suggest Popsicles, or something like them.
I'm really sorry you have a sore throat and I hope it gets better soon!
I'm really sorry you have a sore throat and I hope it gets better soon!
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ewwwwwwwwww!!!!! <img src=http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/dizzy.gif>
I wonder what that's supposed to do-- haven't heard that one before!!
Andrea ~*~
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I wonder what that's supposed to do-- haven't heard that one before!!
Andrea ~*~
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I agree with all that has been said...warm drinks, steam, salt-water gargles...they all help. And DEFINITELY don't use your voice if you don't have to! One other thing...take ibuprofen every four hours today, to help reduce the inflammation in your throat, along with an antihistimine.
Oh, and don't forget prayer .
Redwolf
Oh, and don't forget prayer .
Redwolf
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Soothe, moist, er... lubricate ? Dunno what does it, the yolk or the gooey stuffOn 2002-12-24 11:02, aderyn wrote:
ewwwwwwwwww!!!!! <img src=http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/dizzy.gif>
I wonder what that's supposed to do-- haven't heard that one before!!
Andrea ~*~
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All good advice--but I would be careful of the raw eggs. That can be dangerous.
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