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Voice Care Tips

Avoid

Smoke and Fumes (If you smoke, STOP NOW!)
Hot Beverages - especially those containing caffeine
Alcohol
Dairy products and Chocolate
Throat clearing and coughing
Yelling and screaming
Whispering
Weight Lifting
Gargling
Hot, spicy foods

Do

Cut down on talking as much as possible
Use total voice rest for at least one hour per day
Drink lots of water
Suck on hard candies or lozenges. Lemon drops are best
Keep your environment humid, especially the bedroom (a cool mist humidifier is helpful)
Exercise daily
Head and neck exercises (see below)

Notes

If you must cough, cough silently using lots of air.

Head & Neck Exercises (do each 10 times):

Shoulder Shrugs
Slow Head Rolls
Head drops up & down

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