Rest your voice as much as possible
Avoid whispering
Drink plenty of water
Sip warm fluids like tea or broth
Use a humidifier or inhale steam
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Limit throat clearing
Suck on lozenges or hard candy
Avoid shouting or talking loudly
Get enough sleep
Rest if you have a cold or flu
Use saline nasal spray if postnasal drip is present
Avoid very spicy or acidic foods if they irritate your throat
See a doctor if hoarseness lasts more than 2 weeks or is severe