Vocal Health: The overall well being of your voice.
Results of Vocal Abuse: hoarseness, vocal cord nodules, vocal cord hemorrhage, and other less common diseases.
Prevention: Staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do to prevent vocal damage. Do not yell, scream, talk loud, talk in noisy situations, or sing without properly warming up. Never smoke, it is extremely harmful to your voice. Avoid alcohol or caffeine; they can dry your throat. Alcohol can alter your perception of how loud you are singing, impair your ability to sing on tune, and cause unnecessary strain.
"Common Problems That Can Affect Your Voice." American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2015.
Results of Vocal Abuse: hoarseness, vocal cord nodules, vocal cord hemorrhage, and other less common diseases.
Prevention: Staying hydrated is the most important thing you can do to prevent vocal damage. Do not yell, scream, talk loud, talk in noisy situations, or sing without properly warming up. Never smoke, it is extremely harmful to your voice. Avoid alcohol or caffeine; they can dry your throat. Alcohol can alter your perception of how loud you are singing, impair your ability to sing on tune, and cause unnecessary strain.
"Common Problems That Can Affect Your Voice." American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2015.