How can I regain my voice within a few hours?

[Anonymous]

I've been shouting (not screaming) lately and my voice suddenly changed. There's a noticeable difference and it feels as though I have something stuck in my throat when I talk. I've tried honey, it helped but only a little. Is there any way I can regain my voice quickly? Any exercises (no matter how strange), or foods I can easily find at home that will help?

[turbonergrodude92]

Drink a lot of water and try to talk as LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. Make sure the water is cold, preferably with ice. You've strained your vocal cords in the larynx from yelling to loudly and if you continue using them it'll take longer for them to heal, like if you break your leg and you keep walking on it you'll damage it more, your vocal cords are no different. There's nothing you can do but wait till they repair themselves.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like BS, but I heard it on a medical talk show. 12 drops of Tobasco sauce in 1 glass of warm water. Gargle.

[rachiee]

Hot tea, hot soup and rest your voice. Its not promised that it will come back to normal in a few hours but all of that will help.

[DishLady]

Hot tea with lemon and ginger, then the spoonful of honey.

[raptor]

Don't talk unless absolutely necessary. Drink water. avoid caffeine.

[Anonymous]

Anise tea works magic if you can get it. Also honey+ some cinnamon is good.