What not to do for a healthy voice

• Do not talk loudly and do not shout.
• Do not cheer or shout for long periods of time during sporting events.
• Avoid going to noisy clubs or pubs after performances as much as possible.
• Do not try to speak loudly to make yourself heard in noisy environments such as pubs, gyms, family gatherings, buses and aeroplanes.
• Do not sneeze loudly. Make a normal sound but do not create extra noise.
• Do not make noise when yawning.
• Do not stay up late the night before the performance.
• Do not sing outdoors without a suitable amplifier.
• Do not cough repeatedly and do not clear your throat often. If you have a chronic cough and habitual throat clearing, see a voice disorders specialist for assessment and treatment.
• Do not talk or sing after a cold or laryngitis.
• Do not sing if you feel pain when swallowing.
• Do not strain your voice to sing higher or lower than your comfortable range.
• Do not sing for a long time. If you notice that your voice becomes hoarse after singing, something is wrong.
• Do not whisper for a long time.
• Do not lift your chest and shoulders when you breathe.
• Do not change your voice image. Do not change your natural speaking voice.
• Do not talk too much on the day of the show.
• Do not use antihistamines (allergy medication) without consulting an otolaryngologist who is knowledgeable about voice problems.
• Do not use substances that may impair your perception (such as alcohol, diazepam).
• Do not use steroids (may cause changes in vocal cords and voice quality).

Wishing you a healthy voice.