The nurse states do not smoke and avoid being around others who are smoking. A sudden and thorough loss of voice and cough are indications of laryngitis. The nurse educates the client to avoid irritants such as smoking and voice rest is indicated and speak softly places stress on the larynx. Inhaling cool steam or aerosol aids in the medication. Dry air may make the symptoms worse and a tickle in the throat that many clients report is really deteriorated with cold liquids.