Rest your voice
Drink plenty of water
Use a humidifier
Avoid whispering
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Gargle warm salt water
Avoid clearing your throat
Limit talking
Treat allergies or congestion
Use steam inhalation
Avoid very hot, spicy, or irritating foods
Seek medical care if voice loss lasts more than 2 weeks
Seek urgent care if you have trouble breathing, severe pain, or coughing up blood