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Vocal Health Tips
How do I know when I have a voice problem?
- Has the quality of your voice changed?
- Have you been hoarse or raspy for more then two weeks?
- Can you no longer reach some of the high notes that used to be there?
- Do you use more to create your voice?
- Do you have a lot of "junk" in your throat?
Avoid:
- throat clearing
- caffeine and products with caffeine
- cheese and other dairy products
- feeling effort in your throat when you use your voice
- yelling or screaming
- noisy places where you have to speak above the din of noise
- using your voice extensively when you have a cold or you feel fatigued
- harmful inhalants like cigarette smoke.
- running out of breath at the ends of phrases or sentences.
Do:
- keep yourself well hydrated
- get plenty of rest
- wash your hands often with plain soap and water
- get plenty of exercise
- use a microphone as often as possible when you address a group of people
- sing within the comfortable limits of your range
Vocal Health Tips Courtesy of:
The Vanderbilt Voice Center
7302 Medical Center East, South Tower
1215 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232-8783
Phone: (615) 343-SING
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