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What should i do when my voice is cracked

What should i do when my voice is cracked

What should i do when my voice is cracked

If your voice is cracked or hoarse, it can be due to a variety of reasons including overuse, infections, allergies, acid reflux, or inhaling irritants. Here’s what you can do to help recover and protect your voice:

 

  1. Rest Your Voice: Just as you would rest a sprained ankle, give your vocal cords a break. Avoid speaking or singing, especially in extremes of your vocal range or loudly.
  2. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water. Hydration helps maintain the mucus around your vocal cords at a healthy consistency.
  3. Humidify Your Environment: If you live in a dry area or itโ€™s winter, use a humidifier to keep your throat and vocal cords moist.
  4. Avoid Whispering: This can be as strenuous as shouting.
  5. Avoid Caffeine and Alcohol: Both can be dehydrating and can also irritate the throat.
  6. Avoid Smoking and Secondhand Smoke: Smoking damages the vocal cords.
  7. Steam: Breathe in steam from a shower or a bowl of hot water to help soothe and hydrate the vocal cords.
  8. Avoid Spicy Foods: They can cause acid reflux which can irritate the vocal cords.
  9. Eat Throat-Soothing Foods: Honey and lemon can be soothing to the throat. You can mix them in warm water to drink.
  10. Over-the-counter Pain Relievers: NSAIDs like ibuprofen can reduce vocal cord swelling, but don’t overuse them, and always use as directed.
  11. Throat Lozenges: These can offer temporary relief, but be aware that some may contain ingredients that can dry or irritate the throat.
  12. Avoid Clearing Your Throat: This can irritate the vocal cords. Instead, take a sip of water or swallow.
  13. Practice Good Vocal Hygiene: If you use your voice regularly (singing, teaching, public speaking, etc.), make sure to warm up your voice, stay hydrated, and avoid straining it.
  14. See a Doctor: If your voice is hoarse for more than two weeks, or if you are experiencing pain, difficulty swallowing, a lump in the neck, or other symptoms, you should see a doctor. You might be referred to an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat specialist) to determine the cause and best treatment.
  15. Consider Voice Therapy: If your voice issues are chronic, a speech-language pathologist can offer strategies and exercises to help improve your voice.

Remember, the voice is a delicate instrument, and it’s essential to treat it with care. If you notice persistent problems or changes in your voice, seek professional advice.

Joshua Daniel

Nigerian based gospel minister CEO of Revelationmusik, a blogger, a social media manager and an entrepreneur. I have worked with so many notable names and award-winning artists in the Gospel genre of Christian music, both locally and internationally.

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