Posted: 1/17/2010 5:08:26 PM EDT
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Is there a quick fix for laryngitis?
Currently taking Mucinex and Flonase. Gargled a couple of times with salt water, and Brach's Star Light Mints make my scratchy throat feel better. Woke up this A.M. unable to talk, and still can't get out much more than a squeak. The guys at work will probably be happy with this, but this will be a problem tomorrow as I need to talk to a bunch of other folks. I've already emailed my voice-stand in. Thanks. |
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Well, still can't talk. And been coughing my fool head off since 0130.  dayquil/nyquil, repeat. Something about Nyquil makes me gag. I can barely swallow it - so I avoid it. Thanks. I don't like the taste either, so I buy these http://www.prescriptiongiant.com/images/Vicks%20Nyquil%20Cold%20and%20Flu%20LiquiCaps,%20Value%20Pack%20-%2040%20Ea.jpg Interesting - may try those. If I did today, I'd probably double-dose myself - considering the Mucinex. |
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Ahhh..laryngitis.
That is my "weak spot." When I get sick, it goes directly to my vocal cords. The only thing I have found that works is a tea called Throat Coat. It was recommended to me by a specialist. It works very fast. The trick is to let it steep for about 10 minutes or so, then slowly sip the tea letting it soak it's way down your throat. I usually cover the cup with something while it steeps so that the tea remains HOT. It's never let me down. I hope you feel better soon. 
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Ahhh..laryngitis. That is my "weak spot." When I get sick, it goes directly to my vocal cords. The only thing I have found that works is a tea called Throat Coat. It was recommended to me by a specialist. It works very fast. The trick is to let it steep for about 10 minutes or so, then slowly sip the tea letting it soak it's way down your throat. I usually cover the cup with something while it steeps so that the tea remains HOT. It's never let me down. I hope you feel better soon. http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2618/throatcoattea.jpg I'm going to have to try that. I've had a cold for a few days, and while it's mild, it's also doing a number on my vocal cords. |
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Ahhh..laryngitis. That is my "weak spot." When I get sick, it goes directly to my vocal cords. The only thing I have found that works is a tea called Throat Coat. It was recommended to me by a specialist. It works very fast. The trick is to let it steep for about 10 minutes or so, then slowly sip the tea letting it soak it's way down your throat. I usually cover the cup with something while it steeps so that the tea remains HOT. It's never let me down. I hope you feel better soon. http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2618/throatcoattea.jpg Thanks. Gonna try and find that later. |
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What brought it on? Have you been sick or did you just yell/drink/smoke too much this weekend? Doc gave me Mucinex and Flonase. Got a cold Thursday, then this came on. Have been runnin in and out of the bldg at work - guess I got warm cold warm too many times. No yelling/drinking/smoking. |
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Quoted: Ahhh..laryngitis. That is my "weak spot." When I get sick, it goes directly to my vocal cords. The only thing I have found that works is a tea called Throat Coat. It was recommended to me by a specialist. It works very fast. The trick is to let it steep for about 10 minutes or so, then slowly sip the tea letting it soak it's way down your throat. I usually cover the cup with something while it steeps so that the tea remains HOT. It's never let me down. I hope you feel better soon. http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2618/throatcoattea.jpg Bingo. I've used this stuff for years, there is nothing better. |
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Best thing to do is rest your voice, and breath some humidified air. Give your voice a break. If you have to speak, try not to whisper since that actually puts more strain on your vocal cords. Obviously things like smoking, and acid reflux will also make things worse. Herbal tea and such can do a good job soothing the sore throat but it doesn'treally get anywhere near your vocal cords. The only real way to speed up resolution of the swelling of the vocal cords is with steroids and racemic epinepherine nebulizers. Unless you are really having difficulty breathing or you are Bruce Springsteen, your docs aren't likely to do this.
Just give it some time, keep things humidified, and don't do stuff to make it worse. |
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Best thing to do is rest your voice, and breath some humidified air. Give your voice a break. If you have to speak, try not to whisper since that actually puts more strain on your vocal cords. Obviously things like smoking, and acid reflux will also make things worse. Herbal tea and such can do a good job soothing the sore throat but it doesn'treally get anywhere near your vocal cords. The only real way to speed up resolution of the swelling of the vocal cords is with steroids and racemic epinepherine nebulizers. Unless you are really having difficulty breathing or you are Bruce Springsteen, your docs aren't likely to do this. Just give it some time, keep things humidified, and don't do stuff to make it worse. Thanks. Thank God for email. Couldn't call in sick this morning, so emailed a guy in the office about 0230. He checks his mail every morning first thing. My darn Nextel has been ringing off the hook - finally just shut it off. |
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Quoted: Went to the grocery store and 2 drug stores (Walgreens and SVC (?)) and couldn't find that tea. Pharmacist in HEB said he had never heard of it - I printed the picture of the box above. Oh well. Got some of my voice back today. Its usually in the isle with the actual tea, rather than the medicines. Glad to hear you're on the mend. |