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Most acute cases caused by respiratory virus.
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Rest at home including voice rest (best treatment)
Avoid talking, use voice sparingly (hoarseness lasts 3–14 d)
Use warm sialogogues (e.g. hot lemon drinks)
Avoid whispering
Drink ample fluids, especially water
Avoid smoking and passive smoke
Use steam inhalations (5 mins tds)
Humidity helps, esp. hot steamy showers
Consider use of cough suppressants, esp. mucolytic agents
Use simple analgesics, e.g. paracetamol or aspirin