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SOOTHE A SCRATCHY VOICE
Raspy from the raging? Here’s how to sound like yourself again after a night of shouting.

You spent last night yelling over the music at a noisy club, and this morning you sound like your grandmother after she belted 20 song of Celine Dion. “Raising your voice for long periods of time strains your vocal cords, making your voice hoarse” explains an expert otolaryngologist from California. Alcohol makes the problem worst because it dehydrates your vocal cords, which technically needs lubrication to operate efficiently. To undo the damage, follow the steps below. If these measures don’t fix your froggy voice after several days, see your doctor A.S.A.P.; persistent hoarseness may require medical attention.

1. If possible, don’t speak for more than 10 minutes at a time the next day
2. Refrain from whispering-it can actually further injure cords
3. Drink plenty of H2O, and gargle with salt water to soothe soreness.