I'm sick with allergies. I'm really congested, I just got over a sore throat, and I'm afraid I'm going to end up with a cough and possible lose my voice. I have three really important performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and I have to sing! Saturday is an outdoor Christmas thing and Sunday I'm in the Messiah. Is there anything I can do to make myself better and able to sing? Please help!!!

Poor you. Steam may help - sit over a basin of really hot water with a towel over your head and inhale the steam for at least 5 minutes. Do it several times a day, as often as you can be bothered. If congestion is bad, a few drops of Karvol or a touch of Vick in the water should help. And good luck.

Maggie

Great advice Maggie - this really works; I've used this remedy many times before a winter concert!!

Take it easy on the day of the performance; drink lots of water... and good luck!

Oh and another thought - avoid dairy products; they are supposed to encourage catarrh, mucus, congestion eeeeeeeeeeeeeuw and nasty things of that sort ...

Maggie