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VOCAL HEALTH & HYGIENE

MuEd 105

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Points on Vocal CareTrue or False Why

1. Ginger tea soothes vocal folds and cures vocal fold harshness.

2. Sodas or soft drinks dry the throat.

3. The use of mouthwash like astringosol is hygienic and healthy

4. Drinking 2 liters of water everyday is sufficient to keep throat moist.

5. Phonation is affected by lack of sleep. 04/12/2023NAJERA/2012/105

1. The Vocal Folds

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Video on Voice Folds and Cough

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Causes of Voice Disorders

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•Organic•External•Functional

Functional Disorder

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AbuseMisuse

Vocal Abuse

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Prolonged useYelling, screamingPhysical tirednessUse of irritantsExtreme vocal exertion

Vocal Misuse

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Speaking in Wrong pitchLack of breath supportLack of hydrationSpeaking in a noisy environment

Clearing the throat

Effects of Voice Disorders

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Contact UlcersPolypsNodulesBowed vocal folds

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Keeping the Vocal Instrument in Shape

A. Healthy LifestyleB. Know some vocal Problem symptoms

C. Remedies/ Prevention

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A. Healthy Lifestyle

Diet Sleep Fitness Work load/ Rest & Recreation

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B. Vocal problem symptoms

no headtone, presence of pain dry hoarseness occurrence of pitch breaks

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C. Remedies/Prevention

1. Vocal Rest2. What to Avoid3.Hydrate Always4.Vocal Hygiene5. Medication6.Vocal Exercises

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1. VOCAL REST

“Vocal nap” Bodily rest (lifting, straining, etc)

Mental rest /recreation

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2.What to Avoid

Speak with the presence of noise

Vocal fry-use optimal speaking range

Allergens—pollution, change of weather(unavoidable), pollen

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2.What to Avoid

Vocal overuse (use of white board, pre-written instructions)

Speaking in a noisy environment

What dries the throat (sodas,coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks, smoking,etc)

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3. Hydrate always

Prevents dryness 2 liters of water taken in sips or distributed throughout the day

Make a bottle of water handy

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4. Vocal Hygiene

Gargle saline solution Avoid mouthwash that is alcohol -based

Water cleans the throat Swallow often

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5. Medication

Avoid aspirin-based medications Choose anti-histamine drugs that

does not cause dryness Use glycerin-based lozenges (avoid

mint, menthol) DO NOT SELF MEDICATE IF problem persists for more than

two weeks, see an otolaryngologist

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5. Vocal Exercises

Unlimited lip trill Relaxation exercises

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Hydrate Always

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Hydrate! Do not forget!

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Points on Vocal CareTrue or False Why

1. Ginger tea soothes vocal folds and cures vocal fold harshness.

2. Sodas or soft drinks dry the throat.

3. The use of mouthwash like astringosol is hygienic and healthy

4. Drinking 2 liters of water everyday is sufficient to keep throat moist.

5. Phonation is affected by lack of sleep. 04/12/2023NAJERA/2012/105

Points on Vocal CareTrue or False Why

1. Ginger tea soothes vocal folds and cures vocal fold harshness.

False

2. Sodas or soft drinks dry the throat.

True

3. The use of mouthwash like astringosol is hygienic and healthy

False

4. Drinking 2 liters of water everyday is sufficient to keep throat moist.

False, frequent water sips

5. Phonation is affected by lack of sleep.

True

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