World Voice Day
Love your voice
Voice, the primary means of communication needs special care for protection and enhancement. With a view to raising awareness among people on the importance of voice preservation and enhancement, World Voice Day was observed yesterday. Bangladesh observed the second year of World Voice Day with this year's theme "Love your voice" that prompts us to consider ways to preserve and protect our voices.
We generate a voice from the vibration of two vocal cords. The following things people should consider protecting and improving their voice:
* Practice your voice before heavy voice use; you would not start a long run or workout without a brief stretch. The same applies to the voice.
* Take plenty of breath support when you speak; airflow from your lungs powers your voice. Good breath support during both speaking and singing will give you more vocal strength, improved quality, and less fatigue.
* Have plenty of water about ten glasses per day. Water is the best way to stay hydrated and keep your vocal cords lubricated.
* Use a microphone. When giving a speech or presentation, consider using a microphone to lessen the strain on your voice.
* Schedule periods of the day with no talking to allow your voice to rest. Brief voice naps throughout the day lessen vocal fatigue and overuse and can help keep you in good voice.
* Listen to your voice. When it is complaining, know that you need to modify and decrease your voice cords to recover. You should be evaluated by an Otolaryngologist (Ear Nose Throat Surgeon).
The writer is Professor and Head, Department of ENT, Medical College for Women & Hospital, Uttara and also the Chairman of Organising Committee for World Voice Day 2010.
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