Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
greengirl2
Swing Joined: 7/19/05
#1Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 12:28pmI woke up with a sore throat yesterday, and I've got a performance on wednesday. I immiedietly started gargling with salt water, got some echinacea/goldenseal into my system, and started taking zicam. I've got enough VitC and am drinking plenty of water. Otherwise, I eat as healthily as I can, and have been on vocal rest. Does anyone know of anything that can help clear this up fast? Please help!
#2re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 12:30pmThroat Coat Tea
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stonewall2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/12/04
#2re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 1:04pm"Throat Kote Tea"- which really isn't quite as bad after the first swallow! DO NOT SPEAK- write whatever you have to get across; USE a vaporizer/humidifier in your room (we have a really cute one in the shape of a pig from Bed Bath and Beyond!), regular tea, PLENTY of water and, believe it or not, try a few thin slices of apple.Get some rest and good luck!
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stonewall2
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#5re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 1:26pmNot unless your room is the size if a closet, and you can adjust the volume of spray from the machine-ours hadn't ruined anything nor even disturbed the elctronic piano. Honestly, those animal ones are adorable (pig,cow and frog) and they usually have them at Wal-Mart and the Linen-type shops. It was WELL worth the investment($30, but they accept expired and other store's coupons!) as my D had 3 roles on rehearsal at the same time and her's has been a lifesaver.
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Bbrun720
Chorus Member Joined: 12/5/06
#6re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 1:32pmThroat Coat tea works really well and if you put some honey in it the tea will taste better. Throat coat also makes these throat drops that really help me when I have a sore throat before a performance. I will warn you that they don't taste very good but they do the job!
#7re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 1:35pmI think Ricola's (with the honey in them) are the best. They work very well. Also...Do not talk!
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#8re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 1:36pmI'd spit next time.
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#9re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 2:47pmAm I the only one who likes the taste of Throat Coat Tea?!
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desiree armfeldt
Broadway Star Joined: 1/8/07
#10re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 2:51pm
Also, if you are gross and phlegmy there is a miracle solution called Buckley's cough syrup. It tastes absolutely disgusting, but it will clear you all up right after you swallow it....if you can swallow it.
also...singer's saving grace....a great spray solution that also tastes pretty miserable but gets the job done.
and try to find non-mentholated lozenges if you are just sore. you want to soothe the throat, not irritate it.
hot water with lemon and honey. yum.
ok. that's my rec.
feel better!
#11re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 2/25/07 at 3:03pm
Good post Desiree!
I just wanted to add that Singer's Saving Grace Spray comes in flavors now. Honey Lemon, Cinnamon, and Peppermint, I believe. Still no substitute for something that tastes good, but it does the job! HAHA!
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#12re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 5:43pmI have the same problem today. Got my cold on Thursday/Friday ish, and I have to be performance ready by Thursday of this week. Ugh. Any other suggestions?
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logan0215
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/05
#13re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 5:47pmIf there's a Teavana near you: silver needle and mint blended is like being touched in the throat by Christ himself.
#14re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 5:52pm
I think Ricola's (with the honey in them) are the best. They work very well.
NO RICOLAS! They have menthol in them and will dry you out. The very best thing you can do and the only real solution to your problem is vocal rest and lots and lots of water. NO TALKING. NO WHISPERING. Get plenty of sleep too. Sleep is the best vocal rest you can get.
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georgiede
Swing Joined: 10/17/06
#16re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 6:08pm
Get a personal steam inhaler if you can- they have them at any walgreens/duane reade/etc etc.. and use it a few times a day. Also if you have post nasal drip, get a neti pot and use it. It's much less gross than it sounds when you read about it.
Good luck.
dapperchapper
Understudy Joined: 12/14/08
#17re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 6:09pm
THROAT COAT with a lot of honey.
and I love the taste of throat coat, I am drinking some right now actually.
Also, swallow spoonfulls of honey. It soothes your throat. especially when you wake up with a soar throat, the spoonfull of honey will ease the pain.
Also, VOCAL EZE SPRAY.
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touchmeinthemorning
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/3/04
#18re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 6:22pmIf your throat is swollen, get some fresh pineapple. Also, if you have an electric juicer, make some apple/pineapple juice and add about 3 inches of ginger/16 oz. It works wonders.
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javertim
Stand-by Joined: 4/20/05
#19re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 6:45pmDoesn't anyone use slippery elm lozenges anymore? I think they work wonderfully, and you can find them at practically any natural food stores. They may take a bit of getting used to (like the throat-coat tea), but they really help!
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#20re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 7:03pmHot water with about an inch of ginger root, a wedge of lemon, and honey (I usually add like two teaspoons).
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#21re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 7:21pmAny suggestions for a stuffy nose? When I get sick, I get it all.
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I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#22re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 8:34pm
get a douche and do a complete nasal rinse with Alkalol (over the counter).
Your nose will be hurting for a good hour but nothing works better when it comes to that, I promise. It completely opens you up.
Repeat twice each day until the date of the performance.
#23re: Sore throat! HELP!!!!!!!
Posted: 3/8/09 at 11:49pm
Get a Netti Pot from your local grocery and use it to clean out your sinus', also gargle with the salt water that you use for the pot. Then drink luke-warm water all day and try to avoid speaking a lot. It's also a good idea to use nasal spray to keep your nose and throat clear.
Updated On: 3/8/09 at 11:49 PM
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