What are some good ways to help your throat?

Question:

What are some good ways to help your throat?

I am a performing arts student with shows and auditions next weekend. I know some things to help me, but need more ideas, Voice rest is not an option for me right now. Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A year or so ago I totally lost my voice four days before an audition. To combat this, I sucked on cough drops, drank tea with honey, but mostly just drank water constantly... I mean, as in at one point I was drinking just under a gallon and a half of water a day. But make sure to spread that out throughout the whole day and eat enough or that much water can flush too many electrolytes and vitamins out of your system.

In choir, we used to say if you aren't peeing clear every half an hour, you aren't drinking enough water. Good luck, hope this helps.