I caught a cold in the summer for the first time in several years. Although some time has passed since then, I have been waking up with a dry throat for more than a month now. Also, during choir practice after Sunday service, I often find it difficult to sing as clearly as I want. It feels like there is a thin phlegm in my throat.
When I was in the second semester of my first year at music college, I lost my voice because of throat inflammation and couldn’t sing for three weeks. But during the practical exam, I had a miraculous experience — I was able to sing for three minutes. If that time was 10 at the worst, now it is less than 1, so I don’t go to the doctor. My vocal teacher, who is around the same age as I am, said that aging is the cause. 😅
I haven’t done anything special to care for my throat, but if aging is the cause, I think it might be time to use a humidifier again. I stopped using it for a few years because the windows in my condominium got unusually fogged with condensation. It’s like a never-ending cycle, but for my throat’s sake, I shouldn’t be lazy. 😅
Last week, I bought some throat candies for the first time in a while. “龍角散のど飴” is popular among singers, and I think it is the most affordable one. I also used to take Ricola’s (Swiss-made) herbal candies when I felt nauseous from migraines. They are, of course, good for the throat.
I used to be able to buy them easily at train station kiosks, but since their contract with Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.（山之内製薬） ended, they are now sold only at stores like 成城石井 that handle imported goods. Of course, you can also buy them in bulk on Amazon. There also seems to be a mint flavor. I will try that next time.
I suddenly remembered the word “スロートコート” which my choir teacher, who passed away five years ago, used to mention many years ago. I searched for it on Amazon and found “Throat Coat.” It seems to be a popular herbal tea that literally protects the throat and is loved by singers.
It’s a slightly sweet herbal tea. It doesn’t taste like medicine, but it’s not the kind of tea you can drink cup after cup. I found that drinking it before bed helps protect the throat and prevents dryness in the morning. I really recommend it. 😊
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