Lemon Juice

My voice is giving out (not my usual laryngitis-that I get with a cold-even though I am on the heels of a cold).

I tried 1 tablespoon of straight lemon juice as a friend recommended...did not make it worse, at least, not sure how much better...She actually recommended 2 tablespoons, so maybe I will try that if it gets worse.

Beware...very sour (of course) and I tasted it in my mouth for an hour-even after drinking water and putting in a piece of gum-but I will take it-if my voice does not commpletly leave.