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Is it safe to take cough drops or throat lozenges when I don't need them?

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One or two won't hurt you.

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How can I lose my voice and make it last for a few days?

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Here's what I did. Starting 3 days before my performance, I started to cough. I just coughed at random times. This made my throat hoarse and it hurt. If you take allergy medicine, stop taking it for a few days, that can also help.

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Why not just actually lose your voice?

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You could possibly damage your vocal cords.

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If I don't cough or hint at symptoms a few days in advance, can I still trick people into thinking that I lost my voice?

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Yes, you can say you had a big performance and you had to sing and now you can't talk because your doctor said you can't.

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Are there any other ways to lose your voice?

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You can whisper for long periods of time, go to a concert and scream or strain your voice by tightening your vocal chords.

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How do I make my voice crack on purpose?

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Go as high pitch as possible then "cover" it up by going very low pitch.

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When I lose my voice, will I sometimes cough up mucus?

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Not usually. If you want to fake losing your voice, play it safe.

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Can I lose my voice in 5 minutes without singing or screaming into a pillow?

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No, I'm afraid not.

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Can I lose my voice in the night without screaming?

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Maybe, but it is unlikely. Try practicing quiet hoarseness in your voice, and it may be possible.

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If I kept my mouth open while I slept, would I be able to lose my voice?

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Most likely not. You'd just wake up with a very dry mouth.

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Can I just tell my parent I think I'm losing my voice, or is that suspicious?

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You can tell them outright that you think you're losing your voice, but you would still need to make it sound raspy in order to be convincing.

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If I scream for a minute will I lose it completely?

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Maybe, maybe not, there's no way to know for sure. But I don't recommend doing this because you could do serious damage to your vocal cords.

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How do I get my voice back to normal after losing my voice?

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Try resting your voice for a few days, this might help you get your voice back, or go to a doctor for advice.

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What if I lost my voice previously? Will trying to fake losing my voice damage my vocal chords?

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If you lost your voice recently, do not fake losing it, you could make things worse.

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