<p>Also, as much VOCAL REST as possible if she’s starting to sound hoarse. Only essential talking and continued EASY humming (descending lip bubbles/trills are great) to keep her air moving. NOT holding back/talking softly - either TOTAL VOCAL REST or breath-driven, normal-volume talking. :)</p>
<p>IMPORTANT FOR ALL CCers READING THIS:
Vocal rest is NOT NOT NOT the answer for all hoarseness! I am talking specifically about resting when you know you are sick, b/c hoarseness is a “normal” part of having a cold. However, if you are hoarse and NOT sick, or sick and hoarse for more than 3 weeks, get yourself to a laryngologist ASAP and see what’s going on with your vocal folds! </p>
<p>Also, if your D is coughing, get cough suppressant RIGHT AWAY! Yes, these are drying, but repetitive, strong coughing is extremely rough on vocal folds, so stop the cough and steam/up water intake to make up for the drying effect of the cough suppressant.</p>
<p>Steroids may be an option if her vocal folds are swollen - again, this is NOT a solution for chronic hoarseness, but it is helpful for swelling caused by illness. HOWEVER, steroids often make people extremely anxious/jittery - so beware of that.</p>