Quote Originally Posted by caseysmom
Just don't whisper that will make it worse. Gina this is called Laryngitits and often accompanies a cold.
Caseysmom is right. Whispering will actually make it worse. When you whisper, you are not using your diaphragm as much which will stress the vocal cords more.
I use to sing in college with Westminster and the NY Philharmonic. They taught us all this voice care.
As far as losing my own voice, I lost mine soooooo bad a few years ago, that nooooooooooooo sound came out when I opened my mouth. It took probably about a week to get to a whisper than the restraint to say nothing but another week.. I wrote notes..
Try using zinc logenges. It also comes in a product called cold eeze. This helps to reverse the bacteria in the soft pallet and throat. It works.
Avoid really hot or really cold drinks. Luke warm is best. Overly hot or cold will further blister the vocal cords.