Reduce Vocal Discomfort

June 28, 2021

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BABY THOSE VOCAL FOLDS and REDUCE VOCAL DISCOMFORT....

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A new (2021) study by Souza et al. performed a multi dimensional voice analysis related to nebulized saline solution and the general effects of nebulization on the vocal folds/voice of dysphonic and non-dysphonic individuals. As expected, the study found that non-dysphonic individuals have more positive vocal and laryngeal effects after nebulization than dysphonic individuals. However, it ALSO found that there was an improvement in aerodynamic efficiency in groups of dysphonic AND non-dysphonic men. Most importantly (in my opinion), the investigators identified an improvement in self-perception of vocal discomfort (read: LESS VOCAL DISCOMFORT) in ALL groups after the hydration procedure (nebulization). An additional finding was a significant improvement in the mucosal wave after nebulization in the groups of women and men who were not dysphonic.

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So the moral of the story is— BABY those vocal folds by nebulizing in order to reduce vocal discomfort!! My favorite ultrasonic nebulizer is @vocalmist and it comes with the 5mL vials of 0.9% isotonic saline solution! BUT IN ADDITION TO THAT OBVIOUS TAKE HOME POINT, another finding that can be put to daily use right away and supports the important goal to PRIORITIZE YOUR VOICE, is the fact that with all of the noted positive change around participants who were NOT dysphonic to begin with, this study highlights the importance of being proactive, not just reactive. It provides some hopeful encouragement to all of us who do not currently have any voice “problems” to prioritize use of an ultrasonic nebulizer with 0.9% isotonic saline solution in order to not only improve the voice but also prevent dysphonia and vocal discomfort. In addition, this study also provides some encouragement for those who are dysphonic related to their “easy” ability to reduce vocal discomfort by using a simple hydration procedure.

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