What can i take to speed up recovery from laryngitis? i've had hoarseness from screaming and yelling at concerts many times. is there anything i can take to make my voice come back quicker, like vitamins?

Vocal : Vocal abuse is a common cause of hoarseness. Normally voice rest is the best way to help the recovery. Get plenty of fluids (water) to keep the cords lubricated. If the damage is exacerbated by acid reflux intot he throat area, some antiacid medications may be needed. If it is painful and does not recover after several days, you should get it checked. Some people are at risk of a small bleed on the vocal cord (hematoma) that may need evaluation and treatment by an otolaryngologist (ent).

You : You used the term laryngitis. Did your vocal problems get worse or follow an upper respiratory infection? Hoarseness from chronic vocal abuse can lead to vocal cord nodules. Depending on their size and stage of maturity, it can often be treated conservatively with voice rest, proper vocal hygiene, and possibly a short stint of speech therapy. Larger nodules, and those that are compact and firm, are probably better treated initially with co2 laser excision. Vocal cord polyps are more often associated with smokers and can cause hoarseness as well. Inflammatory laryngeal problems ( " laryngitis" ) are uisually benefitted by including short term oral steroid therapy as part of the treatment plan. Vitamins will not have any impact on your vocal recovery. Your best bet is to have a laryngeal exam by an ENT for proper diagnosis and directed therapy.