The voice can become hoarse when under pressure, either from the enlarged larynx that usually accompanies puberty, or from forcing the voice to reach high or low notes. Learning how to soothe a tired voice using home remedies and how to use your voice properly will help you avoid that annoying hoarse voice.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Home Remedies
Step 1. Drink lots of water
A well-watered body allows you to speak more comfortably, sing more fluently, and maintain overall throat health, which will amplify your voice and keep it in a comfortable condition. Drink eight glasses of water at room temperature every day.
If you enjoy screaming, being a singer, or forcing your voice on a regular basis, be careful about drinking cold water. You should drink warm water. Imagine taking an ice bath after a strenuous exercise session. The body immediately feels tense, no matter how refreshing it feels
Step 2. Drink a warm and soothing drink
If your voice often becomes hoarse, the usual first step is to drink water/warm drinks. Should avoid milk and other thick liquids that can coat the throat and make it more difficult for you to speak clearly, you should choose tea, coffee and other warm drinks.
- One of the most common home remedies is hot herbal tea, mixed with about a teaspoon of lemon juice and honey. Chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, and licorice root teas are all good choices for soothing the throat.
- Don't drink tea when it's too hot, as it can burn your throat and make it harder for you to talk comfortably. Drink it after the tea gets warm.
Step 3. Avoid drinks or foods that line the throat
Some foods will tighten your throat and make your voice hoarse, while other foods will coat your mouth and throat.
- Spicy food like chili, curry, and sambal
- Greasy foods such as butter biscuits, pastries or other desserts
- Fried foods such as french fries, fish or fried chicken
Step 4. Try the soothing pastilles
Fisherman's Friend is a type of herbal pastill that professional singers use before performances to keep their voices from getting hoarse. This kind of pastilles works to soothe, clear the throat and at the same time cause a sense of numbness without giving a drowsy effect. These pastilles are much more effective than those meant for the common “cold”.
Pastilles are usually unpleasant on the tongue and taste like medicine, but the results are well worth the discomfort
Method 2 of 2: Speaking and Singing Techniques
Step 1. Understand why the voice is hoarse
The most common cause of hoarseness is usually associated with boys entering puberty, and this usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 16. Some boys will go through puberty and won't have to deal with hoarseness, while others will have this problem for a long time. Your voice can become hoarse for a variety of reasons, depending on your age and condition, some of which are manageable and some take time to return to normal.
- As boys go through puberty, testosterone production increases dramatically to promote rapid growth in the body, including the larynx (or “voice box”). As the larynx gets bigger, the sound becomes deeper and more resonant, but the body needs time to get used to the rapid changes. Over time, the sound will adjust to its new range, and it's usually deeper.
- For girls, hoarseness usually occurs when the voice is overstressed during singing or is used intensely for a period of time. Risky behaviors such as smoking and alcohol abuse can also depress the voice, causing recurring hoarseness. Strengthening the vocal cords with vocal exercises and stopping risky behavior can also be a powerful way to avoid hoarseness.
Step 2. Breathe from your belly
In a recumbent position, the way you breathe will be slightly different than when you are standing upright because you are inhaling deeper from the center of your body, and this can help strengthen your projection and sound. “Abdominal breathing” is a technique often taught to public speakers and singers, but it can't hurt to learn it too.
Practice lying on your back on the floor, then place a book or two on your stomach and watch the books rise and fall as you breathe. Now, try to stand in front of a mirror and notice how your stomach expands and contracts while speaking or singing. If that's the case it means you're breathing properly, and it will reduce pressure on your vocal cords and larynx
Step 3. Speak slowly and consciously
Puberty boys and singers' voices tend to be hoarse when they talk emotionally or in a hurry. To produce a clear voice and reduce the likelihood of a hoarse voice, speak slowly, take deep breaths, and try to speak consciously. Do not rush.
- Don't hesitate when speaking and try to keep your tone of voice as stable as possible. Concentrate on your thoughts and pay attention to the words you are about to say and move on. Let's just say you are walking in the middle of the mud. You have to keep going.
- Make sure you don't drag your vocals while singing. Words like “sea” are diphthongs, meaning they have two vowels in one of the letters (laa-ut). To minimize the chances of your voice getting hoarse, emphasize the first vowel instead of the second. Quickly sound the second vowel at the end of the word, while making sure you keep the word at its full pitch.
Step 4. Speak or sing in a normal voice
Don't try to speak in a lower or higher voice if you feel your voice starting to change. Meanwhile, during puberty, normal voices will be increasingly difficult to find. Speaking within the range of your voice is the best way to avoid hoarseness.
- It's not new if singers want to widen their voice range. Do this during practice, not when you're about to go on stage. If you're not sure you can hit a note, practice widening the range, don't try to hit the note for the first time in front of the whole chorus.
- Try to stay calm if your voice sounds hoarse from time to time. Many people experience it as part of the process of growing up. You could say it is a sign that the body is changing and you are moving towards maturity.
Step 5. Relax
When conditions are tense, the volume naturally becomes higher. If you are speaking in public, try to relax and take deep breaths. Try not to be nervous because nervousness causes air to move irregularly through the larynx, causing the pitch to rise and fall uncontrollably. Calm down.
If you have to perform or give a large public speech, it's a good idea to give your voice ample rest before the event. Try not to speak out loud or at a high volume
Step 6. Warm up for the voice before speaking
If your voice gets hoarse during performances, make sure you warm up with a lip drill before testing your range.
Try a lip drill, slowly raising and lowering the sound to the highest range while the lips are vibrated. Doing this exercise daily will widen your vocal range and make your voice stronger and firmer in places where you would normally experience hoarseness
Tips
- If your voice gets hoarse, ignore it or make a joke. It is a spontaneous reaction that cannot be controlled.
- It is not impossible that teenage girls also experience hoarseness during puberty.
