What is Good Vocal Hygiene? Everything You Need to Know
Let’s explore what vocal hygiene is and some practical tips for avoiding voice problems and keeping your vocal cords in the best shape possible.
Treating a Hoarse Voice 101: The Stroboscopy
For one reason or another, most of us have had a hoarse voice at different points in our lives. While we often associate this condition with the aftermath of fun activities like singing loudly at a concert or overexerting ourselves…
Why Do I Have Swallowing Problems?
According to research done on a National Health Interview Survey, 1 in 25 adults will experience a swallowing problem every year. If you’re one of those 25, then you know how often it can affect your day-to-day activities, but the…
5 Surprising Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Your voice and breathing are very closely connected. In fact, if you have any voice or reflux issues, your breathing may be to blame. Your breath is fuel for your voice and makes vocalization possible. If you're relying primarily on…
Why Do I Have So Much Sinus Pressure & Post-Nasal Drainage?
Do You Have Sinus Pressure & Post-Nasal Drainage? We all know the dreaded feeling. When you sense unwanted mucus building up in your throat, causing odd tickling sensations, frequent swallowing, and coughing. These symptoms are tell-tale signs of post-nasal drip,…
Asthma Treatment Not Working? You May Have a Vocal Cord Disorder
Do You Have A Vocal Cord Disorder? If you’ve been diagnosed with asthma, you likely received treatments like long-term medications and fast-acting inhalers. And while these treatments are designed to help you breathe easier, they sometimes don’t provide the results…
Chronic Cough: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments
What Are Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments For A Chronic Cough? This October, flu season, sinus infections, and other seasonal ailments are frequent as we head into the winter months. Many of us experience a cough along with these seasonal sicknesses,…
How To Deal With The Feeling That Something Is Stuck In Your Throat
Why Does It Feel Like Something Is Stuck In Your Throat? There is nothing worse than the feeling that something is stuck in the back of your throat only to find there’s nothing physically there. This sensation, called the Globus…
What to Do About Frequent Throat Clearing
We all clear our throats sometimes without giving it much thought. We may do it to get someone’s attention, to clear our throats of mucus or the feeling that something’s stuck, or it may be a nervous habit. While there…
Causes of Chronic Cough
A cough that just won’t go away is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor. Many people initially visit their primary care physician, but if the issue isn’t easily resolved, other doctors and specialists may…