Posted by Elizabeth (Danbury, Connecticut) on 04/18/2009
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I lost my voice very late this Wednesday night, so late its probably better to say very early Thursday morning. I loose my voice a lot and I keep cough drops with zinc on hand. I have Spring Preview for college on Sunday so I need to get my voice back as quickly as possible. The cough drops were less affective than usual because my laryngitis was considerably worse than usual. I gargled salt water Friday night and did multiple sinus rinses. Nothing seemed to drastically improve my voice. So finally Saturday morning I reluctantly gargled with Apple Cider Vinegar while in the shower (since I keep some in there for dandruff, its amazing!) the taste was terrible of course, but my voice was almost back. I'd say I went from having 10% to 60% of my voice in one use. Now for dinner I've put Cayenne in the corn I'm going to eat, because I have a low tolerance for spicy foods but I figure mixed with other foods I should be able to handle it. Hopefully my voice will be back by tomorrow!
Posted by Joan (Cottonwood, Arizona) on 05/08/2012
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I have had laryngitis for over a month and have been trying a mixture from my Nathuropathic doctor. I had bronchitis last December (hadn't had that for twenty years) and pneumonia in April. I have had allergy issues most of my life. I am now infection free, but the laryngitis has been on going.
I had been gargling with hot salt water daily with a little success. I went hunting today and found this suggestion, so made myself a gargle with 3 tbsp. Of ACV, 1/4 tsp. Cayenne, 1 tbsp. Honey in a cup of hot water. I am finally having some voice, so will continue to use this remedy. I am off from work for two days, so am feeling this will be the cure I need.... that and not having to talk for two days! Thanks so much.
Posted by Ryan (Modesto, Ca) on 02/16/2012
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I just tried the apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper sauce concoction and it seems to be breaking up the mucus or whatever causes the lump in the throat. I think this will help with continued use..... It kind of opens up the sinuses too. I've been using a nasal irrigator as well and that may be helping too.
