Rest your voice completely
Avoid whispering
Drink plenty of water
Use warm fluids like tea or broth
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Avoid shouting, singing, and long conversations
Treat acid reflux if you have it
Get enough sleep
Use saline nasal spray if you have congestion
See a doctor if hoarseness lasts more than 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, severe pain, coughing up blood, or sudden voice loss after injury