Vocal Problems?

Question:

Vocal Problems?

Ok so i sing in my school choir evryday and i tend to talk a lot. Recently i have lost my voice, its painful when i try to sing and even when i talk. Are there any remedies that u no of that can help me???? Any ideas would b greatly appreciated!! :)

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Drink lots - Take at least a couple of days and do not talk at all (or sing). Do not whisper, whistle, clear your throat, or cough. Your voice needs rest. The cords are swollen and you can seriously damage your voice permanently by continuing to talk and trying to sing. After a couple of days, try talking and see what your voice feels like. If it is still bad, then you may need to try several more days of quiet (sometimes it can take up to two weeks). If you are much improved, go back into singing carefully. Don't sing for very long at a time, and then don't push the extremes of your range. Do more and more very gradually, as long as your throat is feeling okay. Think of it like having a sprained ankle. It takes a little bit to get back into things. If you push too hard at first, you can injure yourself again and even more seriously.

Drinking water will help you stay more hydrated. Your mucous membranes (the insides of your mouth, throat, etc.) are all of the same stuff that your vocal cords are. If your cords are dry, they can become even more damaged. Drinking water will not help reverse the problem, but hydration is an important factor in your vocal health.