Vocal Health
Vocal Health
As a singer, there are several things to keep in mind in order to continue using your instrument in a healthy manner. Good vocal health doesn’t just mean maintaining a healthy diet or eating fruits and vegetables, it is much more than that. There are several things that you can do as a singer to ensure your vocal cords are working properly and being used to their full potential. Remembering these things could help protect you from damaging your voice for a period of time, and potentially for life. First, lets go over exactly what the vocal cords do in our body. Vocal cords are the folds of mucous membrane in the larynx which vibrate to make a range of vocal sounds, such as those during speaking and singling. Females are actually at a higher risk of developing vocal nodules. Vocal cord nodules and polyps are noncancerous growths on the vocal folds that affect the voice. They may appear on either one or both of the vocal cords. The vocal cords can develop nodules and polyps. Nodules appear as callous growths while polyps look like blisters. They restrict complete closure of the vocal folds and their ability to generate quick changes in air pressure essential for proper speech. Vocal nodules may develop on either cord or on both of them. These nodules do not contain fluids, hence, there is no fear that these nodules may burst. At the initial stage, you may observe some patches of tissue with inflammation and irritation in the vocal region. These patches may harden over time forming nodules. Because of the formation of nodules, you will notice changes in your voice, which may become harsh, scratchy, hoarse and in some individuals, they may experience a delay in the process of initiating the voice. Before you become too concerned and feel the need to rush to a doctor, there are things you should consider doing naturally that could help reduce the duration and severity of the problem. At first you could try not to speak as much as
As a singer, there are several things to keep in mind in order to continue using your instrument in a healthy manner. Good vocal health doesn’t just mean maintaining a healthy diet or eating fruits and vegetables, it is much more than that. There are several things that you can do as a singer to ensure your vocal cords are working properly and being used to their full potential. Remembering these things could help protect you from damaging your voice for a period of time, and potentially for life. First, lets go over exactly what the vocal cords do in our body. Vocal cords are the folds of mucous membrane in the larynx which vibrate to make a range of vocal sounds, such as those during speaking and singling. Females are actually at a higher risk of developing vocal nodules. Vocal cord nodules and polyps are noncancerous growths on the vocal folds that affect the voice. They may appear on either one or both of the vocal cords. The vocal cords can develop nodules and polyps. Nodules appear as callous growths while polyps look like blisters. They restrict complete closure of the vocal folds and their ability to generate quick changes in air pressure essential for proper speech. Vocal nodules may develop on either cord or on both of them. These nodules do not contain fluids, hence, there is no fear that these nodules may burst. At the initial stage, you may observe some patches of tissue with inflammation and irritation in the vocal region. These patches may harden over time forming nodules. Because of the formation of nodules, you will notice changes in your voice, which may become harsh, scratchy, hoarse and in some individuals, they may experience a delay in the process of initiating the voice. Before you become too concerned and feel the need to rush to a doctor, there are things you should consider doing naturally that could help reduce the duration and severity of the problem. At first you could try not to speak as much as