@tkubby, I apologize for not responding sooner. My throat and voice are slightly worse as far as sensitivity and a raspy voice. I am bothered less by phlegm in my throat and I still limit my talking. I now often have to use speaker on my phone, as my voice is so weak that it cannot be heard when I use my normal talking effort. I want to learn simple signing, not spell signing, to communicate easier when my voice is bad. However, I am somewhat lazy and have not put enough effort into that.