Whats the best home treatment 4 laryngitis?

Question

I have laryngitis & the doc says I have 2 just sit it out. He said theres nothing 2 treat it with coz its not viral, so no antibiotics. I've been using ibuprofen, I'm just wondering if there's not something else I could b doing. I'm trying not 2 use my voice at all but with a 6yr old in the home that's a little hard

Answer 1

Here are some palliative measures that might help you:

Avoid public speaking during recovery

Be aware that whispering puts greater strain on the vocal cords than normal speaking

Inhale steam from a bowl of hot water or from a warm shower

Drink warm, soothing liquids (but do not drink alcoholic beverages)

Try a cool-mist humidifier; avoid air conditioning

Use nonprescription pain relievers and throat lozenges to ease the discomfort

Avoid cigarettes until the symptoms have subsided

Answer 2

I have found that hot water, lemon juice and honey helps, it just makes it feel better. You can also use tea but make sure it is hot.

Answer 3

As you are doing, rest your voice, drink plenty of fluids, take analgesics (aspirin, paracetamol), try a menthol inhalation.

Throat pastilles don't reach the larynx, but are soothing, try not to cough, sucking a throat pastille might help.

Have fun with your 6 year old, write each other notes and pictures - at least that would make you sit down together.

Make silence fun!