Each person uses their voice in different ways: some for work, some for fun, to show their feelings, some to persuade… Moreover, they sound different: sharper, lower, broken, serious… The April 16, World Voice Day was commemorated and on the occasion of this celebration, more than thirty patients wished to participate in the voice examinations carried out by the otolaryngology specialists of the Ministry of Health of Torrevieja.
Its objective was to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of the voice. And it is that whenever we talk about taking care of the voice, we think of the people who use it as a fundamental tool in their work, such as singers, broadcasters or teachers. But the truth is that vocal disorders currently affect more than two million Spaniards.
Healthy practices
The specialists of the Otorhinolaryngology Service of Torrevieja Salud highlight the importance of prevention with simple recommendations that can help us prevent other problems and highlight the importance of taking care of our voice since it is This is one of the main communication vehicles.
In order to keep the vocal cords healthy, avoid thinning and frequent coughing, do not shout, yell or try to speak above ambient noise, try not to target a large audience without adequate amplification and with a comfortable intensity to be heard in any situation, avoid stress, fatigue and emotional stress, sudden changes in temperature as well as very strong air conditioning are enemies of the voice, it is necessary to avoid excessive consumption iced, very cold or alcoholic drinks. In this way we will make the voice a clear and healthy element and we can be heard with the best possible tone.
All of this advice was very well received by patients who quickly exhausted the gaps the specialists had in their diaries. A successful call. To repeat !
You can read other healthy tips for the care of our voice and ears in the blog of Dr. Aurora López Llames, specialist in the otolaryngology service of the Ministry of Health of Torrevieja (http://elotoblog .blogspot.com.es/)