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LESSON 5 · Voice Care Essentials

PAUSE TO THINK

Why should you avoid throat-clearing before a voice appointment?

It can irritate the folds.

Throat-clearing slams the vocal folds together and can make irritation look worse during an exam. Sip water or swallow instead so the specialist sees your usual voice, not a freshly scraped one.

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