Singers Throat Problems

[guilty]

To all you singers out there that suffer tired, hoarse voices here's a link to a throat spray that I've been using for a few years now.

www.entertainers-secret.com

Some of you have probably heard of/used it but I think it can help when struggling a bit with your voice. I have recently had a 3 month bout of laryngitis which has been a worry when singing is my only source of income.

See how you go........just a thought.

[thingyy]

I use Vocalzone lozengers Not sure if you can get them overseas but they do the trick.

[geraint]

I also use Vocalzone Lozenges, and find them to be excellent.

[levi2]

yupp Vocalzone here aswell excellent throat pastilles

[ziggy]

I also use Vocalzones, but it's always good to see alternatives, especially at this time of year when there's a lot of coughs about.

[Emerald Midi]

I've never heard of vocalzones or entertainer's secret. I usually use strepsils or fisherman's friends.

I wouldn't mind trying these other products though.

[thingyy]

Another good thing is Garlic. It keeps people away from you so you can't catch the flu !

[Steptoe]

I was told that some throat lozengers can have a numbing effect on your vocal chords.

(And I'm not going to say anything about Pat and the Fishermans Friend, children may be reading )

[guilty]

Never heard of vocalzone but sound good. Where can I find them. Some throat lozenges do contain numbing agents which are no good for singers. Entertainers Secret contains only natural ingredients ( as natural as they can be in spray form). No numbing agents or alcohol etc.

[dingadong04]

No alcohol ..what kinda medicine is that

[thingyy]

You can get Vocalzones over the counter at the chemists. No numbing effect.
Another good lozenger is the small triangle shaped vics or the little black nigerettes.

[jacqui01]

I used to use Vocalzone, but they are a bit on the strong side,I've more recently found Proctor's, can be bought over the counter at Chemists
It said on the box - As used by Lords, Ladies, Principal Public Speakers, Singers and Members of Parliament for over a hundred years, so thought they would be just up my street
Tried taking out my friend the fisherman Captain Birdseye, but the Club Sec requested could I please leave him at home in future, can't think why!
Jacqui
www.mypharmacy.co.uk/medicines/medicines/p/proctors_pinelyptus/proctors_pinelyptus_pastilles.htm

[Steptoe]

Does anyone know if Vocalzones are available in Australia?

[midimart]

This sounds like a Car Park for Noisy People......

Or a German that doesn't travel far..... ;D

[guilty]

Don't know if Vocalzone is available in Oz. Will ask at pharmacy. It sounds good for when throat is sore or tired but would still recommend Entertainers Secret for maintenance. Here's a link for Vocalzone.

www.vocalzones.com/

[weegeo]

Well now i`m amazed by all you good people using all sorts of meds lol i use a very old fashioned (and yet to let me down) remedy just good old cider vinegar and honey as a vocalist of probably very senior years i swear by this just 1/2 cup of cider vinegar (warm but not hot lol)and 2 dessert spoons of any good honey mix and swallow very quick results remember meds only mask a problem not cure it i have used this cure for over 30 years now with brilliant results hope this helps some of you good folk

[mark]

I used to use vocalzones but then I noticed a warning regarding Asthma on the side of the box. Be Careful! A Pint of beer normally keeps my vocal chords in order.Failing this try eating a bag of crisps half an hour before you start. The salt causes your saliva glands to work keeping your tonsils moist and working to perfection.
But What do I know!
regards
Mark

[shezza]

Yup,Vocalzone's again.

[levi2]

Hey Mark
Thats sounds a good idea with the crisps

[midimart]

A bite on a Lemon works too....

Many Opera singers use this method....