How to stop coughing while singing

If you start getting a bad cough and are getting hoarse it's best to rest your voice and if at all possible cancel your show. The best way to deal with phlegm is with light vocalizing. This will keep your voice supple and flexible and cause the phlegm to vibrate off.

1. Why do I start coughing when singing?
2. Is coughing bad for singers?
3. How do I clear my throat for singing?

Why do I start coughing when singing?

Vocal cords enable you to talk when air held in your lungs is released and passes through the cords, causing them to vibrate and make sounds. In addition to affecting speech, vocal cord paralysis can cause coughing, a feeling of phlegm in the throat, difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath while talking.

Is coughing bad for singers?

Prolonged periods of coughing and throat clearing can lead to swelling, irritation, and even lesions on the vocal cords. It can also lead to heightened sensitivity in your airway, making it more likely that you'll cough again in reaction to minor irritation.

How do I clear my throat for singing?

Here are seven suggestions for ways to maintain vocal health for singers.

1. Warm up—and cool down. ...
2. Hydrate your voice. ...
3. Humidify your home. ...
4. Take vocal naps. ...
5. Avoid harmful substances. ...
6. Don't sing from your throat. ...
7. Don't sing if it hurts.