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Musicbizadvice.com talked to two top Los Angeles throat doctors about how to keep your voice in shape on tour and off. Although the interviews were done with singers in mind, anyone who uses his or her voice a lot can benefit from their advice. There’s a lot of information here, so we’ve divided each interview into sections by topic. Each doctor has his own suggestions on vocal cord care, so reading both interviews is recommended.

Vocal care with DAVID M. ALESSI, MD

• Common Voice Problems & Causes & Management's Role
• Symptoms & Treatments for Common Voice Problems, & Vocal Rest
• Reflux Laryngitis & Food on Show Days
• Steroid Shots & the Vocal Cords
• Side Effects of Steroids
• Bogart-Bacall Syndrome & Singing in the Wrong Pitch
• Effects of PMS & Birth Control Pills on the Voice
• After Show Voice Care
• Voice Care on the Road: Long Tours, Lozenges, & Hydration
• More on Hydration, Voice Care for Singers with Allergies & Asthma
• Voice Care & Effects of Caffeine, Coffee, Lemon, Dairy & Nuts
• Effects of Smoke & Stage Smoke or Fog Machines on the Voice
• Effects of Alcohol & Drugs on the Voice
• Effects of Heroin on the Voice & Heart, and a Graphic Description of Open Heart Surgery Caused by Heroin
• Drug Use in the Music Industry
• Expanding the Range of the Voice & Effects of Nasal Surgery on the Voice
• Sources for products mentioned in this article

Vocal care with Laryngologist MARTIN HOPP, MD

• Common Voice Problems
• Symptoms of Throat Problems
• Care of the Voice While Traveling
• Keeping the Vocal Cords Hydrated
• Monitors and Vocal Problems
• Effects of Acid Reflux on the Voice, and Eating on the Road
• Post-Show Vocal Care
• Effects of Various Drugs on the Voice
• Range, Resonance, and Sound of the Voice
• Voice Quality and Success in the Music Industry
• Sources for products mentioned in this article

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