I expect lots of us have had this horrible cold bug over Christmas. DH kindly gave it to me on Christmas Day, not my favourite gift, and I promptly lost my voice. As yet, it hasn't come back. It starts off croaky but just about there in the morning - but by this time of day all I can muster is a harsh rasping sound, which frankly is becoming rather wearing, both for me and for everyone else I have to speak to and makes me cough and want to vomit after a while.
I've tried throat sweets and drinking honey and lemon but they don't really seem to work as they don't hit the spot that is affected - which feels like it's too low down iyswim.
I've tried resting my voice also, but I have an 8 month old and a 7 year old and a dog so it needs using at times!!
Any tips or ideas?