Myths and facts about voice care
"In the event of dysphonia or aphonia, the best thing to do is to whisper"
"Honey with lemon cures aphonia"
"Cold weather damages our voice"
"Throat lozenges are beneficial"
"Clearing your throat is harmless"
"Drinking a lot of water hydrates the vocal cords"
Facts
• It does not act directly on the vocal cords, but it does relieve the feeling of irritation in the pharynx and improves hydration.
Facts
• Water does not act directly on the vocal cords, as the digestive and respiratory tracts are separated.
• Moisturizing the body does improve the quality of the mucus that covers them and facilitates their vibration.
Facts
• Clearing your throat produces a sudden shock to the vocal cords.
• Doing so frequently can result in chronic inflammation or minor injuries.
• The best thing to do is to drink water, swallow saliva or produce a controlled gentle cough.
Facts
• Cold weather, on its own, does not damage the vocal cords.
• What does harm them are sudden changes in temperature, dry air and respiratory infections.
Facts
• Whispering can be even more harmful than speaking softly, as it creates tension in the larynx and fatigue the vocal cords.
• It is advisable to avoid using your voice.
Facts
• Many contain menthol or mild anaesthetics that give a feeling of relief, but do not actually cure vocal problems. • Reducing the feeling of discomfort can lead us to strain our voice further.
EN_ Mitos y verdades sobre cuidar la voz
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Myths and facts about voice care
"In the event of dysphonia or aphonia, the best thing to do is to whisper"
"Honey with lemon cures aphonia"
"Cold weather damages our voice"
"Throat lozenges are beneficial"
"Clearing your throat is harmless"
"Drinking a lot of water hydrates the vocal cords"
Facts
• It does not act directly on the vocal cords, but it does relieve the feeling of irritation in the pharynx and improves hydration.
Facts
• Water does not act directly on the vocal cords, as the digestive and respiratory tracts are separated. • Moisturizing the body does improve the quality of the mucus that covers them and facilitates their vibration.
Facts
• Clearing your throat produces a sudden shock to the vocal cords. • Doing so frequently can result in chronic inflammation or minor injuries. • The best thing to do is to drink water, swallow saliva or produce a controlled gentle cough.
Facts
• Cold weather, on its own, does not damage the vocal cords. • What does harm them are sudden changes in temperature, dry air and respiratory infections.
Facts
• Whispering can be even more harmful than speaking softly, as it creates tension in the larynx and fatigue the vocal cords. • It is advisable to avoid using your voice.
Facts
• Many contain menthol or mild anaesthetics that give a feeling of relief, but do not actually cure vocal problems. • Reducing the feeling of discomfort can lead us to strain our voice further.