Vocal fatigue

1. What is vocal fatigue?
2. How do you cure vocal fatigue?
3. What is vocal fatigue a result of?
4. How long does it take for vocal fatigue to heal?

What is vocal fatigue?

Vocal fatigue is when the muscles of your larynx tire out and cause a feeling of pain. A reduction in endurance, loudness control, pitch control as well as poor voice quality and an unstable sounding voice are often symptoms and complaints of individuals experiencing vocal fatigue.

How do you cure vocal fatigue?

Some self-care methods may relieve and reduce strain on your voice:

1. Breathe moist air. ...
2. Rest your voice as much as possible. ...
3. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration (avoid alcohol and caffeine).
4. Moisten your throat. ...
5. Stop drinking alcohol and smoking, and avoid exposure to smoke. ...
6. Avoid clearing your throat.

What is vocal fatigue a result of?

Vocal fatigue can result from overuse of the voice. We often see this in professional voice users – such as teachers, singers, and call center employees. Just like your legs can get tired from running, your voice can get tired when you use it for a long time.

How long does it take for vocal fatigue to heal?

Short-term recovery was apparent with 90% recovery within 4-6 hours and full recovery at 12-18 hours.