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Vocal cords, also called vocal folds, are two triangular bands of tissue that sit at the top of your windpipe. They're open while you're breathing, and when you speak or sing, they close, pulling tighter for higher notes, remaining loose for lower notes.
Is singing bad for your vocal cords?
The most common (and preventable) cause of vocal cord damage is overworking your throat. ... Certain styles of singing—belting, screaming, anything harsh or unnatural—are more likely to strain your vocal folds. Straining to hit a note that's out of your range—too low is just as bad as too high—can also cause damage.
Does food touch your vocal cords?
IF something enters your airway by mistake, your body coughs it out to prevent choking and to keep your lungs clean. Food you eat doesn't touch your vocal folds.
