Concluding my series on Healthy Practices regarding PERFORMANCE this week. Further Health Issues which can affect PERFORMANCE.
1. The danger of smoking cigarettes is well known. Damage to the vocal folds caused by smoking can seriously affect the singer’s performance.
2. Long-term smoking can cause vocal folds to dry out & stiffen. A busy, smoking singer/actor could be more susceptible to developing a nodule!
3. Use of recreational drugs can have the same effect as heavy smoking on vocal folds. Beware of such use if you're a working singer/actor!
4. Some prescribed medicines have a dehydrating effect upon the vocal folds, which can make it difficult for the singer to produce their best.
5. Remember: Sirening is an excellent way of checking the condition of the vocal folds. Something isn't right if the siren has to be forced!
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