Day-to-Day Voice Care

Taking care of our voice is an ongoing process. Below are some techniques you can use everyday.

• Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your throat moist.
• Warm up your voice by singing or humming in the shower.
• Use good posture while speaking whether standing or sitting.
• Speak clearly, but not too loudly on your cell phone.
• Breathe from deep down in the small of your back, letting air flow easily into your lungs as you inhale.
• Be sure to exhale during exertion, do not grunt.
• Articulate the ends of words to slow down your rate of speech.
• Do not speak with too many words on one breath. Inhalation should be automatic and inaudible.
• Avoid dairy products that thicken mucus and cause throat clearing.
• Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol use.
• If hoarseness persists, see your physician or otolaryngologist.

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