Will my DAMAGED voice ever fully recover? |
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2018
- Unfortunately, some voices fall into disrepair. A voice can become damaged for a whole number of reasons, with the level of injury varying from acute vocal strain through to chronic issues including vocal fold paralysis and laryngeal cancer.
Regardless, singers who experience voice damage generally have one question: “Will my damaged voice ever fully recover?”
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Shewell, C. (2009). Voice work: Art and science in changing voices. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. (p. 256; 415)
Titze, I. R., & Abbott, K. V. (2012). Vocology: The science and practice of voice habilitation. Salt Lake City, UT: National Center for Voice and Speech.
World Health Organization (1980). International classification of impairments, disabilities and handicaps (ICIDH). Geneva: WHO.
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Hi Dr Dan, terrific and concise, addressing a massive question..one that pops up very frequently! There is no black and white answer that fully satisfies and simply puts the issue at rest. As you say, causes, therapy and progress are multifactorial.
That "looking into a crystal ball" is what people would like...me included! But it's not possible.
And a good thing too I think. That's just life.
If there is dysfunction of any sort, the main aim is to seek out the root of the problem, and manage it with reliable professional help, as you have advised.
Best advice at the end, prevention first!
Cheers,
Lin.
I never realized that my singing while I was sick would completely ruin my voice. Now I sound like I have a rough sounding voice for a year now. I used to be able to sing along with Sia and now nothing. It's so depressing 😭
Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. :(
Agree 😢
That's the same thing with me except its been around 2 years. Ever since I damaged my voice during Nyssma accompaniment practice it's never been the same again, I totally feel you. My range has been permanently stunted and it's so fragile 😭
I am also for the same problem....it's really very very depressing
I did the same thing, I really didnt want to cancel a gig and have a lot of yell-singing in my songs so took a bunch of cough suppresants and sang. So that paired with likely bad technique now I cant sing like I used to :( how are you now?
Very timely topic for me - just starting to resume actual singing and teaching, after a (so far) 2 month long vocal recovery hindered by stubborn reflux issues
I'm glad you enjoyed the video Erich Brough. Thanks for watching.
I'm in that situation... I've been sad and depressed since 2014 when my voice fell victim of my gastric reflux (that had been taking a toll on my voice ever since I was 12 and diagnosed), my falsetto (or disconnected high headvoice) is simply inexistent and my "favorite" ghost called hoarseness is always lurking and kicking, I have delayed phonation that requires more air to produce notes... some regions of my range are simply missing, my gastric reflux is so strong that I have to actually sleep with an upright position of the entire back to relieve the attack, I've been taking esomeprazol for years (shouldn't) to hold back the heartburns and slept with an empty stomach for years and even so I wake up in the middle of the night when pure gastric fluid reaches the vocal folds and try to get in the trachea... I cough it all out and feel the grind on my poor vocal folds. Nevertheless, I'm a Brazilian enthusiast about voice physiology, I love to try to coordinate all sorts of combinations of muscles and use it all to my benefit when singing with my band with the short and discontinued range sections I can still access. Sad but ture. If I had money, I'd go through surgery, but no wonder I just wrote a hypothetical if clause. Thanks Dr. Dan for all your videos, I learned almost every thing I know with you.
Wow. Wagner, you have had, and continue to have quite the journey. I'm glad you are finding my videos helpful. Wagner, you might also like to engage with the 'Voice Essentials Community' Facebook group. You can visit and join the group here - drdan.co/VECommunity
I wanna hear your voice, it probably sounds Incredibly unique and interesting
@@kennygaming208It's good to have vocal damage that doesn't affect your range, only your tone. Mariah Carey has had nodules since childhood but it doesn't impare her singing.
Wagner, you could possibly have the opposite of too much acid. It causes the same symptoms of reflux, but isn’t helped by normal PPIs or antacids. It is called hypochlorhydia (low acid) or achlorhydia (no stomach acid). I had the same symptoms as you, and nothing seemed to help (antacid, proton pump inhibitors, low acid diet, sleeping sitting up, eating at least 4-5 hours before bed) and found out that I had hypochlorydia. It was damaging my voice as well, including causing small vocal nodules at the area the acid would usually sit while I was sleeping. One of the causes of these disorders is an overgrowth of a very common but insidious bacteria called H-Pylori. It can be treated with antibiotics, however, some stains have become antibiotic resistant, so you have to get retested to make sure it has killed the bacteria, and if it is resistant, the doctor can prescribe different medications that the bacteria isn’t resistant to. It can also be caused by other things, but if you are able, it might be a good idea to check it out with your doctor. Antacids and proton pump inhibitors can exacerbate the situation, unfortunately. A test you can do at home to see if you have low acid, is to take 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with 1/2 cup water. Drink it quickly and see how long it takes you to burp. If it takes 1-3 minutes, your acid is normal or high, if it takes 3-5 or longer minutes, that can be an indicator of low acid. Mine was so low, that I never burped. The treatments for low acid are different, but there is hope.
Dr Dan, I hemorrhaged my vocal chords 30 years ago by singing without warming up before a 3 hour concert. Not smart, I know. We took 15 minute breaks each hour but obviously it wasn't enough. Then with a sore throat, I sang two songs the next day. I had a sore throat from ear to ear for 8 months because I couldn't afford the doctor visit. When I did go, a scope through my nose revealed a purple blister in the middle of one half of my chords. I stopped singing for a year (or two) and when I started up again, I found that if I sang low notes, my throat would get irritated but recover overnight. The same problem continues to this day. Because of this I usually don't sing more than one song, once a month. A recent scope test showed that the blister is gone. I did have classical voice training for 5 years (1975-1980) and am a lyric soprano. I am not hoarse and recently I have developed a daily sore throat but my medical doctor says it's from TMJ which started this year. I did see a Speech Therapist about 5 years ago (2018) . I increased my water intake. I have endoscopies every 3 years because of a hiatal hernia. I assume my doctor would know if my vocal chords looked damaged. Do you have any ideas on what could be causing irritation from low notes only? Thank you for any advice you can give.
I’m generally a quiet person but love to loudly sing along and sometimes yell along with music in my car. For the past two weeks my voice has unintentionally become raspy trying to sing at almost any level now, what can I do to help bring my voice back?
I was strangled by my meth addicted boyfriend. Singing was one of my greatest joys in life and things are so dark. I feel like I do not want to live like this. It's a terrible loss. And a constant reminder of the foolish choice I made to trust a drug addict. But I still love him and hold out hope that he will get clean and that he was sincere about being in love with me. I can't swallow right either. I see here theres several ways that someone can lose their lovely singing voice, so at least I'm not alone there.
I’ve been feeling really depressed hoping my voice would heal after having laryngitis. I used my voice too much while having laryngitis and I used to be so good at singing I thought it will just come back when I’m older. I guess I gotta wait for the future. But as of right now it’s made me extremely depressed and upset that I can’t have those good vocals anymore since I love singing.
Hi, chochoerry. You may find my online singing course helpful - drdan.co/onlinesinginglessons. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!
Hello Dr. Dan - Hope you're doing well! Well I've lost my voice during Covid-19 April 2021. After intubation, I've undergone 5 surgeries and continued to experience voice issues. My voice lost pitch and others can't hear me.
Thank you for your time.
Sorry to hear that
what kind of doctor would you need to see in order to asses any damage or vocal issues ?
Michael Martinez, the following video about ENT's may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/pZkYKERRp64/v-deo.html
So I haven’t finished this video yet but I have a question. So my voice has changed with my own voice changing for about 2 years now sense I am still quite young but my question is I have mainly used decent technique and I haven’t noticed much things different then my singing voice being inconsistent on certain days starting last year I have lost my falsetto but not completely, let me explain I can use falsetto still but unfortunately I can’t go as high as I used to recently I have begun to get it back but it’s still not full. Sense my voice has been getting better is this a good sign and is it possible for me to fix my voice at least a decent about of it?
Hi Dr Dan. I keep having pain in my throat and I cant seem to figure out how to prevent myself from tightening or straining my throat when I sing. What can I do?
Musicgirl146〈3, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/Ua8K_VcOkgQ/v-deo.html
I haven't been able to sing "normally" with a neutral larynx ever in my entire life, but for the past 18 months I cannot sing quietly and neutrally above A3 without cracking into head voice. Seen many voice teachers, doctors, and therapists. Nothing obviously wrong except an abnormality in the mucosal wave in my left vocal fold. My speaking voice is largely unaffected, as it lies below A3. Any ideas? Doctors, teachers, and therapists are at a total loss. Exactly 0 improvement for 18 months.
I even got a temporary injection in the left vocal fold, which improved my vocal glide ability and generally aided with closure, but I had even less chest voice before the effects finally wore off.
Hello, ive been singing bon Jovi lately. giving it my all. But now it’s like When i sing it is like to rocks hitting eachother in my throat. It’s hard to explain. But i makes an annoying rasp that i cant really control and Sound bads. Before it was a controlled raps that sounded good. But it feels like there is Way much tension in my Vocal cords. And my voice have gotten some kind of deeper. I really cant explain it But im praying to god it’s not permanent. It’s been like 3 weeks
Dr Dan! HELP!!
I just tried Mongolian throat singing, and to my great surprise I nailed it. But to my horror, I'm now experiencing everything described in this video. Is this just a normal thing, or should I avoid this technique outright?
David, given that your voice is now showing signs of distress, I question whether you 'Nailed It!' Any vocal effect, when done well should not leave the voice feeling compromised. I would recommend learning the basics first before moving to advanced techniques like Mongolian throat singing.
Hello! My voice used to reach high notes with ease but when I got sick and lost my voice completely for one day and after that one day I had to sing and help my classmates with some assessments. Meaning I had to talk and strain my voice. I understand that I shouldn't have done that but it was my finals and during finals I get the most stressed especially with group activities. I think the cause of my sore throat was because I kept straining my voice for about 2 weeks and then another week since I had finals and group projects due. It's been about 2-3 days since I couldn't reach high notes.....I'm super worried since I really love my voice but now it's...gone. Should I rest for a few days without talking completely. thank you for the advice
Khayla Ang, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/8I8s14EVFR8/v-deo.html
Hey Khayla, any updates? How is your range and voice overall now?
I’m recovering from Hay Fever induced Laryngitis. I went without speaking entirely for a full 24 hours but ended up having to go back to work where I need my voice. I’ve not been yelling, abstained from alcohol and caffeine, drinking Traditional Medicinals great Coat daily, Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water, i such on honey Ricola lozenges all day long, and I’ve always taken many vitamins. It’s day 5 and my voice sounds back to normal, but my Head voice is practically gone. I’m worried it might never come back and I’m starting to get paranoid about nodes. How long is long enough to start worrying it might be permanent damage?
If your voice has not returned to its normal state within two weeks, I advise having it assessed by a laryngologist.
Hi Dr. Dan! Found you after searching for a way to heal my voice. I sometimes get a flu during winter, and if I lose my voice and/or involves coughing or a sore throat, my voice tends to require months to recover. This happened this year as well. My voice has recovered maybe 78%, but some of my mid-range notes are either missing or take an extra moment to prepare to sing. I have gone to the Ear/Nose/Throat doctor and they did not see what the problem could be. Twice I was prescribed steroids and they didn't do much to change the situation. I'd really like to know what I could do to recover my lost notes. This has presented problems since I am a professional singer, and I have projects I've put on hold, and I have had to pass over gigs. Help! Thank you.
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with your voice recovery. It's important to remember that I'm not a medical doctor, but I can provide some general advice to help you explore potential solutions.
First, it's great that you've already consulted an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor, as that's an essential first step. However, if your concerns haven't been fully addressed, it is a good idea to seek a second opinion or consult with a voice specialist or speech-language pathologist.
In the meantime, here are a few general tips that might help you on your path to recovery:
1. Voice rest: Make sure to give your voice adequate rest, especially when you're experiencing symptoms or when your voice feels strained.
2. Hydration: Drink plenty of water to keep your vocal folds hydrated and reduce irritation. Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as they can cause dehydration.
3. Humidify: Use a humidifier to maintain optimal humidity levels in your environment, which can help keep your vocal folds moist and healthy.
4. Warm-up: Before singing, ensure you are doing proper vocal warm-ups to reduce the risk of injury and strain.
5. Vocal exercises: Work with a vocal coach or voice therapist to develop a customised set of vocal exercises to help you regain your vocal range and strength.
6. Manage reflux: If you experience acid reflux, it can cause irritation and swelling in the throat. Speak with a healthcare professional about potential treatments or dietary changes that may help.
7. Avoid irritants: Avoid exposure to irritants like smoke, pollution, and allergens that can exacerbate vocal issues.
8. Mindful technique: Use proper singing techniques to reduce strain and promote vocal health. A vocal coach can help you with this as well.
It's essential to be patient with your recovery and work closely with healthcare professionals to identify the root cause and appropriate treatments. I hope these tips can help you on your journey, and I wish you a swift and successful recovery!
Hi Dr. Dan, I had a bad case of laryngitis due to extreme sore throat two months ago, and I still don't have my complete upper range back. I saw an ENT and they said there is nothing wrong. Do you have any recommendations for me?
Erika LeMire, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/DdAOAkzRi84/v-deo.html
Did your voice recover? I’m finding myself in the same situation and am getting very sad and frustrated
my voice sounds fine, but my vocal endurance is completely shot. it's gotten to the point where singing one line can reignite pain and discomfort, and even speaking hurts. ive been drinking so much water and tea, and not singing, but everything's getting worse. i thought after a few months and taking it easy that i could get better. but i'm getting a doctors appointment late april and hopefully things will be okay.
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing pain and discomfort while using your voice. It's great that you've been proactive in caring for yourself by staying hydrated and resting your voice. However, if the issue persists, it's definitely a good idea to consult a medical professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
A doctor's appointment in late April will give you an opportunity to discuss your concerns and symptoms in detail. They may refer you to an ENT specialist or a speech therapist, depending on the underlying cause of your vocal issues.
In the meantime, continue to rest your voice as much as possible, avoid vocal strain, and maintain good hydration. You may also want to try some gentle humming exercises to help keep your vocal flexibility but remember to stop immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort. It's essential to listen to your body and not push yourself too hard during this time.
Hopefully, with the right medical advice and treatment, you'll be on the path to recovery and regain your vocal endurance. Remember, healing takes time, and it's essential to be patient with yourself during this process.
Hi dr. Dan, I'm just wondering how can I recover my voice from a severe coughing. After the coughing happened I lost my voice and feeling pain under my jaw when I sing like I usually do. And as a bass singer I also lost my lower chest vocal range which is kind of frustrating for me cuz I can't sing below C2 anymore, unlike before G1 and F1 are my full chest voice range.
Ma. Dorea Irinco, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/pZkYKERRp64/v-deo.html
I am in theatre both musical and not, and choir. When doing musical theatre the characters I am assigned are mezzo sopranos when I, myself am an alto and for regular theatre they often have me use a loud voice for my characters, my most recent one I had to scream like I was dying because I was a victim in a murder mystery. With all this going on my choir practices every other day, and I seldom find time to rest especially with my other classes and find myself using my voice a lot even when sick or strained. It has been a month or two now and I noticed that my throat gets hurt a lot easier, and that notes I was able to hit before was met with voice cracks. Do you think going on vocal rest for a month or two will help?
It sounds like you're really dedicated to your craft and are putting in a lot of hard work! However, the human voice is a delicate instrument and needs to be cared for to avoid damage. If you're feeling strain and noticing a change in your vocal abilities, it's a clear sign that your vocal folds could use a rest. While taking some time off can certainly help, it would also be beneficial to consult with a vocal coach or a speech-language pathologist who can guide you on safe voice usage techniques and offer personalized advice. Remember, taking care of your voice is an essential part of being a performer! 🎭🎵👍
Hi Dr. Dan, I have been diagnosed with Vocal Cords Phonatory Gap, Ent said my vocal cords are fine, but when i speak, throat hurts and i have lost my resonance of voice and voice gets tired easily and hoarse too, i have seen your video of closing phonatory gaps, please suggest me something else.
Arjun Seehra Music, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/FFkhKFCSvg8/v-deo.html
I lost my falsetto after not having my voice 4 days in a row. Every time it starts to come back, when I hit a note in my chest voice ex. an F-G4, i can no longer hit that note or any note in my Falsetto, and it just sounds like stuck air, any ideas of what could help, ENTs saw no nodes
My throat hurts when Iam trying to speak, let alone singing. I have lost my voice range too. I am unable to speak loudly. Will my damaged voice be repaired?
Anika, it might be time to visit an ENT for a full vocal assessment - ua-cam.com/video/pZkYKERRp64/v-deo.html
Hi Dr Dan. What can I do to recover from losing falsetto voice? It has been few years I can't sing falsetto and i'm at 45 years old now. The falsetto voice is just not coming out and just stuck at lower key... Kindly advise thanks a lot 🙏
I had a screaming mental break down and I can’t get notes out regardless the pitch. It’s been 2 weeks. What do I do?
I’m a singer-songwriter, and after some karaoke (Mariah Carey) my voice feels like there’s something resisting whenever I hit higher notes. My voice feels weak, it cracks, and my belts aren’t as strong. It’s been 4 days now, what should I do?
Justin Galang, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/_dSYx7yeglY/v-deo.html
Hi. Thank you for posting this video. Do you have any advice for me.. I've been a rock singer for many years and have had bad technique which has resulted in me being told I have a small granuloma on my false vocal cords. I realise I have to try and reverse my bad singing technique. Do you think this is a condition I can heal and do you have any advice on healing this and moving forward with confidence. The ent specialist said I can carry on singing but don't over do it and they want me back in 3 months to asess it. Thank you for any advice you can give me.
Typically, I would recommend you visit a Speech Pathologist for treatment. Are you able to access this kind of specialised service?
@@DrDanRobinson no I don't think I am unfortunately. Is it voice therapy that will heal this? I'm in the UK so I only have the NHS. Can I do anything to help myself?
My best advice is to see an Speech Pathologist for care of your current vocal condition.
@@DrDanRobinson OK thank you. I'll go back to my gp and see if they will refer me.
Sir, I am untrained singer [boy][17 years] , just sung up high note of male [ A4] and sung female high note in female voice [C5] for a month and at the sudden I can hear my voice air rushing or a scratchy sound in communicating voice . Just took a break of 3 weeks but in 3 weeks I suffered from constant throat clearing and the scratchy voice. ? Sir, what to do sir? Did I damage my vocal cord ?
Ankith S, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/pZkYKERRp64/v-deo.html
Dr.Dan alot of people consider Sias voice damage,Do you think her voice will heal?
Depending on the type and level of damage to a voice, the voice can fully heal.
Every time I have seen a doctor, they always try to make me worse.
Dr.Dan,I used to sing high poth with earphones,now my voice has lost its earlier attractivity....how can I get reid of these problems?
Hi, Jyotiraditya Sanyal. You may find my online singing course helpful - drdan.co/onlinesinginglessons. Feel free to check it out sometime. The first module is free to preview!
If my voice is damaged from weightlifting is it impaired then?
Nah if my voice dont heal bruh im done, i need my voice, its been damaged since i had to be put under and im pissed
i can still sing, i was a second alto and now my key is lowered
I know I’ve already commented but my voice still hasn’t healed. I used to be able to hit high notes but now I immediately go to singing loudly. It’s coming back slowly im guessing and slowly improving but im only 12 and im not sure if it’s puberty or I actually damaged my vocals because I used to sing everyday before I got sick and had a sore throat and laryngitis. While having laryngitis I used it too much. It’s frustrating and scary to know that I may possibly not be able to ever sing well enough again. My voice used to be high but could go really low but now it’s a little lower and I can sing in really low notes but I also can used a high voice to sing along to other songs sometimes before my voice cracks and I have to clear it again. Do you think it’s damaged or just puberty? If it’s not puberty if I just rest it do you think it could come back stronger and better?
I would recommend seeing a laryngologist for a full vocal assessment.
@Aeongiez what's the update? do your voice healed? I've in the exact same situation It's so depressing
@@Tariq.Mujtaba unfortunately it has gotten a bit better but not fully. I’ve went to the doctor and they gave me an inhaler just to take to numb my vocal cords but they didn’t check my vocal cords. I definitely recommend resting your voice a lot
Sir, from 3 weeks I am not singing because I could hear like scratchy sound whenever I speak and I need to clear my throat regularly at least 5 times a day. Sir, still after 3 weeks I can hear scratchy sound and need to clear my throat. Sir, do I have permanent damage ?
Sir, do I have lump or vocal nodule ? Sir, I am just new beginner for singing just wanted to find my vocal range , sang to loud in male voice from G2 to A4 and in female voice from C4 to F5 .
Ankith S, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/pZkYKERRp64/v-deo.html
My voice is hoarsed and loss of range with a pain since 1 yrs but i try to sing in it so i feel little uncomfortable while singing nasal words like mmm or humm its kind of irritating...I went to ENT and he said my nose's bone Is disbalance means deviated septum.....Can you help ??
Rishi, have you received any voice therapy from a Speech Pathologist?
Deviated septum can be operated. Because of this you may have problems with nasality, so you may have problems accesing head voice (so you lose your range) and speaking nasal sounds like "m" or "n"
Dr Dan's Voice Essentials Not yet
Erwu 1337 what may I do now ?
Rishi Kasyap Ask for an operation (but you have to be I think 20 or older). I will have it done in few years, I suffer from nose bleeding from deviated septum
I can't sing in falsetto and losing my upper register, do you think this is because vocal damage ?
I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing difficulties with your upper register and falsetto. There could be several reasons for this, including vocal strain, improper singing technique, inadequate warm-ups or cooldowns, overuse, lack of hydration, or even an illness such as a cold or allergies.
It's possible that vocal damage could cause such issues, but it's also possible that these difficulties are temporary or reversible with proper rest, technique modification, and care. However, it's essential to get a professional evaluation if you're concerned about potential vocal damage.
I strongly recommend that you consult with a voice teacher or a voice therapist who can assess your situation properly. If you have persistent issues or pain, a visit to a laryngologist, a doctor specializing in the throat and vocal cords, would be advisable.
Please remember not to strain your voice or push beyond your comfort zone in the meantime. It's important to take care of your vocal health and seek professional help if you're experiencing persistent difficulties.
Take care, and I hope you recover your full vocal range soon.
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Pakistan n i cant reach out to u personaly .. i have been diagnosed with nodules … n i sound husky …. Specially wehn i sing i cant hit high pitch notes … can u plz suggest me anything to get my real voice back !!!
Fizza Rizwan, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/U-tk4Thfqh4/v-deo.html
Sir....I used to sing high notes very loudly all day long...my voice used to crack and I used to give rest.....and then again at high pitch .....
Now,my low pitch is very bad....and singing voice is not at all so good......
Sir ENT told me that I am not having and problem.....
What will I do?What to do with my adolescence voice ?????
🙏...my age is 16.....
Bhai same to same
I was at my peak when I was 16 but now my voice is very very weak. I can't sing 😢😢 Earlier I was able to sing at high pitches with powerful vibrato but now I have even lost my vibrato skills. It has been 2 years since I lost my voice.
I honestly cant tell if my voice is damaged or not
Really important question: My vocal cords became damaged just before quarantine hit, and I haven't been able to see an ENT for almost six months. The pain is still just as bad. I've tried so many things but I don't know what more I can do. Any advice for me deeper than the video?
Yeet, unfortunately the only advice I can offer is to see the ENT at the earliest opportunity.
Hello Dr. Dan, i am only 17 and i'm worried that my voice is damaged. It got a lot deeper than before for at least 6 months and i haven't been able to sing higher anymore. I am aware that i was singing with bad techniques which could lead to this, but can it also be caused by puberty? Also my voice, since i started to try singing, gets dry very easily and drinking water doesn't help or even make it worse. This also affects my talking voice as well. Do you know how to rest my voice without talking too less (because i still go to school) or go to a therapist? (My parents wouldn't understand the seriousness of my issue)
By the way, thanks for giving us useful informations through this channel.
Angela Wang, the following video may prove helpful - ua-cam.com/video/fV-0EEiPZhs/v-deo.html
Thank you Dr Dan, i will try it out.
Dr Dan. How about those NPC patients who went for radiotherapy and subsequently have tongue wasting and losing their voice? Any chance of recovery?
Radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) can indeed cause side effects like tongue wasting and voice changes due to the impact on the muscles and nerves in the area. The chance of recovery varies greatly depending on individual circumstances, such as the extent of the damage, the specific location of the cancer, the individual's overall health, and more.
For some, these effects can be temporary and improve over time, while for others, they might be more lasting. Rehabilitation usually involves working with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers, including speech-language pathologists, who can provide specific exercises and strategies to help improve tongue strength and mobility, speech, and swallowing.
However, it's essential to have a conversation with the oncologist or treating physician who would have the most accurate understanding of the particular case. They can give the best advice regarding prognosis and treatment options.
Remember, each person's journey with cancer is unique, and medical science continues to make advancements in treatment and rehabilitation every day. Support and persistence can go a long way in navigating these challenges. I hope that helps.
Does anybody here know any decent ENT surgeons in Australia who can remove polyps from my vocal cords and fix my voice? I don't want to end up like Elton John.
I lost my falsetto after not having my voice 4 days in a row. Every time it starts to come back, when I hit a note in my chest voice ex. an F-G4, i can no longer hit that note or any note in my Falsetto, and it just sounds like stuck air, any ideas of what could help, ENTs saw no nodes
Maybe this is my issue as well. I have a naturally high pitched voice. I’m not a singer, I feel that I sound like a baby when I sing.
I went to college for the first time in 2015.. within a few months I fell sick and lost 100% of my voice while sick. It lasted a month and eventually my natural speaking voice returned, but I’m incapable of screaming or singing without straining.
When I try to scream it just sounds like pushing air. ENT also didn’t see nodules, but said my vocal cords were inflamed and it was most likely due to Silent GERD. I remember him giving me a list of things not to eat, but my insurance ran out before my next checkup and I was a homeless college student with no family at the time. So I had no idea how the world worked still.
It’s now 2024, and I still cannot scream or sing above my normal speaking voice. Every blue moon I can slip out a scream for a second, but it’s always a false hope. It’s scary honestly, to think that if I need help I can’t scream.