What's Up Docs? How do we care for our voices?
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Apr 21, 2026 Lydia Hart, a speech and language therapist who specialises in voice and the upper airway. She explains where voice comes from and how pitch, tension and breathing shape it. Practical care is covered: hydration, steam, posture, breathing and simple daily exercises. When to rest or seek medical advice is also discussed.
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Chris's Headache Cleared After Normal Scans
- Chris had normal brain scans and his headache vanished the day he got scanned.
- He realised anxiety, embarrassment and understanding of pain powerfully modified his symptoms and behaviour seeking care.
Hydrate Regularly Not Just Before Speaking
- Stay hydrated throughout the day to keep vocal cords lubricated and mucus thin.
- Continuous sipping beats chugging water before speaking because systemic absorption hydrates cords slowly.
Use Steam To Topically Hydrate The Larynx
- Use steam inhalation for topical hydration of the larynx to complement internal hydration from drinking.
- Simple bowl-and-towel steam or a steam cup gives direct moistening to the vocal cords for quick relief.
