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How does singing therapy differ from singing lessons?

Singing therapy is a type of voice therapy that targets repair of an injured singing voice. It is... Full Answer

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What is voice therapy?

Voice therapy is for your voice what physical therapy is for your limbs. A trained therapist (a... Full Answer

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What is the treatment for paralyzed vocal cords?

Paralyzed vocal cords can result from tumors, some surgeries, or viral infections when the nerve... Full Answer

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Can medications affect my voice?

Because the voice reflects the general health of the individual, it is also very responsive to any... Full Answer

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What are singer’s nodes?

Singer’s nodes or nodules are similar to calluses on the vocal cords. When you speak or sing... Full Answer

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Can smoking affect my voice?

Do we really need to go over this? Yes. Everything you inhale passes right across the vocal cords.... Full Answer

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Can heartburn affect my voice?

Heartburn is a symptom you get when acid from the stomach comes up into your esophagus (which... Full Answer

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How can I make my voice stronger?

The voice is a complex phenomenon, with many various inputs. A weak voice can be the result of... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of voice disorders?

Voice problems (dysphonia) are the symptoms of other physical and emotional issues. A... Full Answer

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What is pulmonary valve stenosis?

This valvular heart disease, which obstructs the flow of blood from the right side of the heart to... Full Answer

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What is tricuspid valve regurgitation?

Also known as tricuspid incompetence or tricuspid insufficiency, tricuspid regurgitation is a... Full Answer

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What are aortic valve diseases?

Aortic valves are kind of like car valves. Eventually, they just wear out. Aortic valve diseases... Full Answer

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What are the types of valvular heart disease (heart valve disease)?

The heart has four valves, and each valve is composed of a set of flaps called leaflets: mitral,... Full Answer

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What are the signs of heart valve disease (valvular heart disease)?

During physical examination for valvular heart disease, physicians will screen for the following:... Full Answer

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What is heart valve disease (valvular heart disease)?

A healthy heart circulates blood in a one-way loop, controlled by a system of four valves: the... Full Answer

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