The best thing to do for voice loss is to rest your voice. Inhaling steam in a steam room or using a vaporizer at home can help too, and of course, there are a number of throat sprays and lozenges that you could try. They will not restore your voice, but they can soothe your throat. If voice loss is a recurrent problem, you should try to figure out why. Smoking or drinking alcohol while you're recuperating will make matters worse by irritating your throat and larynx.
Alcohol use can also cause inflammation of the vocal cords.
If you think that's the problem, your voice loss may be your body's way of telling you that you are drinking too much and should cut back. Otherwise, see your doctor to rule out the unlikely possibility of growths on the larynx Laryngitis can also come from overusing the voice. Hoarseness and voice loss are definite occupational hazards for singers. Teachers may more easily find ways to conduct class without talking all the time. Anxiety can also rob you of your voice temporarily, just as it can make your your stomach queasy and your heart pound.