How Allergies Destroyed My Voice

[@shanekimberlin]

I just figured out I have allergies. Looked for advice on this and found you. Been trying to record music and my voice has been super, super raspy. It's been really frustrating... Thank you for sharing this and good luck to you.

[@tonato17]

Man, I feel you. I think what you describe it's completely my case. One of my nosestrils is almost always 70% blocked, (could be one or the other) I feel mucus in my throat all the time (I mean all the time, day, night etc) My voice feels very stiff most of the time and I can't reach my head voice easily. My falsetto is almost air. I spend hours a day inhaling steam, drinking plenty of water, nebulising, etc, to lighten up the mucus that's in my throat. Some days is very bad, some days a bit better... I know there is a problem out there. I was diagnosed with mite allergy and after your video I can see that my vocal chords must also be swollen. This is really depressing me, I don't know what to do, I have decided that I will try to be a singer or die trying it...but it's very frustrating to be all day steaming and trying to do something to improve this symptoms. Your video gives me a bit of hope. Do you know which chemical the injections you receive had? And have you fully sorted out your allergies? Thank you so much for your video!

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Hey dude, I hope you get well and thank you for this great comment :). I've found have a very simple and disciplined diet, no processed foods at all really helped my allergies, I have no idea what injection they gave me but relatively sure it was a strong steroid that takes down all inflammation in the body. I actually have other health issues that I didn't mention here so I suspect some combination of factors impacts my voice, currently losing weight and doing a lot of exercise to help with my recovery, best of luck!!

[@tonato17]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger Thank you so much for this answer and for sharing your experience and knowledge, it is really cool what you do! Thank you again!

[@taranova216]

Bro everything you just said, literally every word is what my exact case is. I know this video hasn't given me any medication but just to hear someone else come out and talk what about something I've always felt alone dealing with is such a relief and I cannot begin to so how grateful I am.

[@Véins-i2o]

@@taranova216 how's your voice now?

[@ull893]

Bread is a big no no. Vitamin B foods help. Cold water, cold climate no no. Try fasting.. Like juice fasting

[@gokuspreworkout]

Glad you're more than ok now! here's to you having an incredible career in singing moving forward. Valuable information/lesson learned that will help you be an even more incredible teacher.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Cheers, hope your singing is going well to!

[@pearlivory3483]

Just got back from an ENT and they deduced allergies are my issue to. I ended up over using my voice while fighting it and now I’m all screwed up but I don’t have nodules so there’s hope. Thank you for this video, I had a dream that my voice was free. I look forward to living that out. I have no idea what I’m allergic to.

[@mrmartay]

VERY interesting! i've struggled with almost the SAME issues, never had a major episode like that but routine general nasal & chest congestion. will definitely be looking at diet. -thanks for sharing! -subscribed

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

New video uploading now 👍🏻

[@ramonejorge8681]

All the best from Portugal. Keep it up. Cheers for the your tips. Take care

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

thank you

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

Fascinating - our bodies are physical machines so it's reasonable to assume that lots of factors play a role

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Yeah for sure, health matters for singers more than any other instrument.

[@CarlTSpeak]

This video made me further investigate my own health. Cut out some allergens which has improved things considerably. Moved from cow juice to oat milk. Also require an operation to fix an issue not with my throat but my sinuses causing issues with my throat. Thank you, Carl.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

No problem, get well!

[@jakeet999]

Illness and infection can affect the voice I had a urinal infection and was very ill for 2 weeks, after taking antibiotics the infection went away leaving my voice hoarse and unable to reach notes in the higher range while the lower range is slightly better, hopefully, my vocals will improve over time

[@lesterxu7760]

I found out I have dust mite allergies, which gives me chronic post nasal drip. It's brutal for vocals, and even talking on certain days. I started taking immunotherapy shots (two months in so far). I hope it fixes my issue soon.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Sorry to hear that, get well soon!

[@lonlonizms]

Is it working so far? I have he same issue.

[@lesterxu7760]

@@lonlonizms I'm a little over 6 months on the allergy shots now. It's kind of working - I think. But I won't really feel a difference until after a year I think

[@bryant1479]

how bout now?

[@natasaradevic533]

me too guys, im doing that immunotherapy shots for 2 years because i have dust mite allergy... its hard when you feel your voice is so stiff and not open for hours... but i have to have patience, there is nothing else...

[@marcinjania.photovideo]

Hi, thank you for that video. I think I am in the same box. I got some question. After that injection you will have known what are you alergic for? Did you make a alergic test? You just got one injection, and it helps for longer? Glad for this video... I would like to bring mu voice back :(

[@lordofchaos-t2e]

I'm going to have to give your diet a go, tbh, I've thought about it before. I had chemo 5 years ago and it took me half a year to get my voice back, just exercising. Two weeks ago I suddenly lost it again completely. Very frustrating! Today I am a lot better, except in my upper range. I have dropped coffee and drink a lot. Your story is really encouraging, I so hate not being able to sing!

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

I really hope you're OK and on your way to recovery! My diet has been good since this video other than a few slip ups here and there, I generally feel better.

[@mamymimma]

💗 all the best, I know what it means not to be able to do what you did before!

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Thanks Mamy!

[@bazingacurta2567]

Actually you're a lucky ass guy. I'm extremely allergic to dust mites and I can do very little about it.

[@stefancvetanovski5764]

Try humidifier in your room and ofc antihistamine theray. It is harder during winter

[@bazingacurta2567]

@@stefancvetanovski5764 Thank you, I've done that, and also allergy vaccine therapy, but nothing has worked so far. I'm constantly allergic and as a result my voice is constantly swollen. I sing through it anyway but I know I could sound much better if I was healthy.

[@ull893]

Many things you mentioned i vibe with like not being able to trust your own voice. For example at night I sing like a star, then go to bed. But when i wake up in the morning my voice is totally fkd up. Is it allerhies..

[@nyamalwal7726]

Thanks for this. My voice has been gone for over a month and I have chronic allergies. I can barely speak. I really feel like it’s my environment but it’s not much I can do about it right now.

[@emzor9336]

Me too. Going on 3 weeks! I have constant use in my throat and I haven't been able to speak correctly for 3 weeks. I'm such a hypochondriac and am convinced it's throat cancer.

[@Gatozparty]

This is my life rn I’m 17, and it’s so irritating

[@CarlTSpeak]

Interesting. Very interesting. I'm aware I have some inflammation but didn't think about how profound the impact could be. I have some other issues affecting my voice so to try and eliminate some things would be a great idea. Thanks for going through this so I don't have to.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Yeah made a huge difference for me, I've found since this video that if I'm drinking / eating badly my voice will be much harder work for a few days.

[@CarlTSpeak]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger I have another very interesting thing going on that might be implicated. Next time we have a lesson it'll be interesting to see where I am. Based on this video today's food was a little different than normal. I'm quite aware I've some intolerances and how they manifest. Might just take a little extra incentive to actually adjust though.

[@vivianvictory576]

Hi Carl, question? So is this a good thing? Will you change the way you eat for the rest of your life? Being not inflamed is definatly a good thing, but changing your eating style may be hard. I have been doing the Keto diet, or Lifestyle change and lost 40lbs. I'm not inflamed as I used to be but havent noticed the difference in my singing. I'm glad your more confindent in your singing Carl, you are a wonderful singer!

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Yeah I guess good news, other than I can't eat nice food until the next life. Thanks Vivian 👍🏻

[@vivianvictory576]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger - Awww I'm sorry Carl, maybe once in a great while you could eat something not so good for you... Miss seeing you on Tuesday's my friend. ❤

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

@@vivianvictory576 Please pass me an apple. 🤣

[@vivianvictory576]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger - I can give you one in Spirit Carl! ❤

[@natasaradevic533]

Me too guys, im doing that immunotherapy shots for 2 years because i have dust mite allergy... its hard when you feel your voice is so stiff and not open for hours... but i have to have patience, there is nothing else...Does anyone have any other advise? do you think that diet can help with this type of allergy?

[@dramatictoons9303]

Omg this is so sad, such a haunting circumstance to be in for a singer, hope you are doing well.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

2020 going to be a good year!

[@takshitmathur742]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger lmao boy were you wrong

[@InsidiousRat]

I listened very carefully, but my English is not perfect and I am afraid I missed the main point. What helped you to cure your voice? Diet? Or anything else? I hope you will answer, because what you described feels so relevant. It's very important for me to find the answer.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Better diet and exercise generally. 👍🏻

[@shedoesconcerts5762]

ohhhh, some stuff makes sense now....

[@lalalalalla2724]

I take pollen vaccine tablets but I always get sore throat and tired voice I cant sing as good. I'm gonna stop using it.

[@ull893]

Cereals, wheat flour and citrus fruits, pineapple are BAD.

[@Solomon_Bachelor]

What a monumental video.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

Hey dude, hope you're well.

[@Solomon_Bachelor]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger I've finally got my mix up to A4 or C5 on a lucky day. I just need to get more control up there so I'll definitely will be in contact for more lessons.

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

@@Solomon_Bachelor Wo dude that's awesome!

[@Solomon_Bachelor]

@@BecomingANaturalSinger thanks

[@StephanieVeeMusic]

🤯

[@amina.mena.djebaili8503]

Sad

[@danielnorville-weaver5316]

so TRUUUEE OMGGG

[@danielnorville-weaver5316]

never related more dude so freakin true

[@danielnorville-weaver5316]

do you season ur food?

[@CarlTSpeak]

Carl: any idea what was in the injection they gave you? Antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, adrenaline?

[@BecomingANaturalSinger]

2 injections, not sure what they were, they gave me anti histamines and steroid tablets to take for a few days afterwards.