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By Mayo Clinic staffThe following self-care steps may relieve the symptoms of laryngitis and reduce strain on your voice:
- Use a humidifier. Keep the air throughout your home moist.
- Inhale steam. Breathe in steam from a bowl of hot water or a hot shower.
- Avoid talking or singing too loudly or for too long. If you need to speak before large groups, try to use a microphone or megaphone.
- Give your voice a break. Rest your voice when possible.
- Avoid decongestants. These medications can dry out the throat.
- Avoid whispering. This puts even more strain on your voice than normal speech does.
- Moisten your throat. Try sucking on lozenges, gargling with salt water or chewing a piece of gum.