Help me fix my voice

[MrsPerfect12]

I started with a slight cold on Sunday I say cold but really it's a mild dry/scratchy throat. Yesterday I completely lost my voice and I can only now whisper.
Does anyone have any tips/old wives tales that could help bring it back?

I'm afraid I always found not talking for 24 hours, and coughing as little as possible so not to irritate it further was the only solution for me. Probably not what you want to hear though! Gargling with TCP, or honey and lemon drinks might make you feel like you're trying something though.

I used my last few tyrozets the last time this happened to me, other throat sweets like strepsils help a bit but not as much. Apparently difflam spray is marvellous but I've not got on with it personally, it gave me horrendous hiccups but I probably did it wrong

Can't buy tyrozets anymore though unfortunately, the closest thing is the covonia lemon lozenges

Rather than old wives tales, why don’t you visit your local pharmacist or your GP? You might need antibiotics. Or lick a toad.

Rest. And don't whisper as it puts more strain on your vocal chords.

I'll have a look for a difflam spray and TCP.
I've got honey and lemon so I'll try that too.

I am trying to rest and not whisper but half term and children at home with constant questions is tricky.

Im certainly licking toads nor calling my GP at this stage!

Rest it. Then as it comes back don’t shout or whisper.