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I have a throat infection from a cold and i have lost my voice and it's very scary. what otc medicine can i take to get my voice back. pls help.
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Laryngitis: Avoid mouth breathing, talking, alcohol & smoking. One treatment is lemon tea consumed while still warm. Best to brew your own rather than resort to a packaged product with chemical additives that may irritate your throat. Tannic acid in tea will soothe a sore throat, while lemon removes excess mucus and phlegm. Inhale steam, with fresh mint leaves, a few drops of eucalyptus oil, or freshly
Answered 6/2/2014
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