Any tried and true throat soothers?

[woodsprite]

I'm a first soprano and oversang some tonight - pushed more than I should to overcome some sinus issues. The range of our whole concert is up there, but tonight we really worked on Howard Hansen's Song of Democracy and Ralph Vaughn Williams' Serenade to Music. My throat is shot! Right now I'm drinking some warm Earl Grey tea (decaf) with good dose of lemon and honey. I have chloraseptic on my nightstand (not sure if that would be the best).

I thought maybe someone on here would know if there was anything else that I should try.

[C_U_L8R]

1. Fisherman's Friend

Some rock singers used to use these. Pretty powerful.

[woodsprite]

4. I'll have to order some because I've never seen those around here.

Thanks for the info! I'll certainly give them a try. Our concert isnt until mid-April so there are quite a few more rehearsals before then.

[C_U_L8R]

8. I hope you like

They'll clear your sinuses as well as your throat

[Shipwack]

2. I usually gargle salt water for a sore throat...

However, that's from being sick. I'm unsure if it would work for overworking vocal cords.

Then again, it wouldn't hurt anything if you tried.

[woodsprite]

3. I'm willing to throw everything at it that I can stand.

As for a sore throat from being sick (with white spots on the throat), my dr. always told me to gargle with strong caffeinated tea, as warm as I could stand it, at least 4x/day. He said the tannic acid in the concentrated tea would take care of the spots.

[Lochloosa]

5. Luden's wild cherry cough drops.

In the early 90s I picked up Dionne Warwick at.the airport for a concert. She asked me to find her some before the show. She said it was the best thing for her throat.

Not a bad recommendation.

[multigraincracker]

6. It doesn't smooth on the way down, but has always worked for me.

Take about a quarter or less glass of water. Stir in about 1/8 spoon of cayenne pepper. Stir well and toss it down. Try to just hit the back of the throat. Your eyes will water, but in no time your throat will feel wonderful.
I’ve been doing this for over 50 years and it has always worked, well worth trying.

[Ponietz]

7. I'll check with my doctor on that

Cayenne is inflammatory and may not be best for strained vocal chords that need rest and anti-inflammation.
It’s a good analgesic though.

[ProfessorGAC]

9. Plenty Of Warm Liquids

Also, don't try to sing with medicated lozenges in your mouth.
The mild anesthetic effect keeps one from fully feeling their throat which can lead to oversinging which is what got you into this state.
Also, talk as little & as low as possible. Those little muscles need rest.