Question:
I have
this irritating thing in my throat that turns into a cough sometimes.
It gets
worse when I start to sing especially if I want to sing loud.
I love
singing, please help.
Nomvuzo
Answer:
Dear
Nomvuzo,
A non
productive (dry) cough produces no phlegm, and is often caused by
irritation
Adding
a capful of hydrogen peroxide to the salt water gargle may be effective.
Drink
plenty of non-alcoholic fluids.
Gargle
with warm salty water.
Adults may try gargling with soluble aspirin before swallowing it.
Suck
throat lozenges (available from chemists and some supermarkets).
Use throat
sprays (available from chemists and some supermarkets).
Do not
smoke.
Avoid
alcohol.
Gargling
with warm double strength tea or warm salt water made by adding one
teaspoon of salt to eight ounces of water.
Drinking
plenty of fluids, but avoiding acid juices like orange juice, that
can irritate the throat.
Try a
tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey (local honey
is best), and just a tad of water. Mix well and drink immediately
3 to 4 times a day.
