Vocal Cord Closure Exercises: Straw Exercises

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi and thank you for watching. Have you ever heard about straw exercises? Let me know in the comments below.

[@jschultzf3]

Going to work on my Straw Phonation today!

[@healthyvoicetips]

You are funny! But for real, you should try them before going in camera and feel the difference.

[@jschultzf3]

@@healthyvoicetips I think I will, Katarina!

[@metal_films]

Thank you! I'm navigating my vocal range, was classified as a soprano. Trying to bridge the gap between chest and head voice, but I think I rather focus on creating a bright full voice. Any recommendations? xo!

[@upenmothkuri]

Do we have any exercises for vocal card moments for breathing, my mother had thyroidectomy, and after that she gone with tracheostomy, at that nurves were damaged related to vocal cords, those are not moving, do we have any solution for this?

[@ridohset]

I don't want to write an essay but in short I trained badly(without actual knowledge).I shouted tried to imitate other voices as a result I abused my vocals so badly that people have to keep on asking 'wat did you say'? Now that am doing diaphragm exercises and using your technique, am surprised at how clear my vocals are becoming. You saved a soul, I couldnt do a presentation but I guess with more training, speech phobia will be a past. Thanks alot. Wish you could upload more clips to aid voice control and clarity. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Ridoh! How is your voice? Do you still have voice problems?

[@drrajeshwarikurle1589]

How long you did this exercise

[@المواطن-ش9ش]

Describe more what was the prob

[@ИапГоревич]

How are you going? At least, thank you for a hope

[@JamesColemanTheater]

Hello, ive recently been diagnosed with Muscle Tension Disphonia after 8 months of constant vocal pain when speaking, and this is one of this first excercises to ive me genuine results and relief from the pain. While it isnt perfect and I still need to go to vocal therapy, this does help with some of the pain. Thank you very much.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, I suggest that you go for voice therapy. There are many more things that you can do to help your voice.

[@quinburrie1]

This is crazy! I had vocal problems for years, especially while talking. I coulnt speak in my comfortable range because my vocal cords wouldnt close completely, causing breathiness and no power. After years i went to an speach therapist and she showed me Lax Vox. After the 1st time i noticed a difference already. After searching for more information i came across this video. And this methode helped me EVEN MORE! Im 1 week in and beginning to like my voice more each day. I can use low tones now. Thank you for this video!

[@healthyvoicetips]

No worries. I am happy to hear that your voice is improving.

[@kavishkhatri1017]

Now your vocal cords close completely?? Actually I'm facing same problem

[@wendyannh]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I just started voice therapy, including straw exercises, but the therapist didn't really explain why they work and I didn't think to ask. It's wonderful to have the explanation, so thank you! I've subscribed and will soon watch your other videos.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad that you found my channel too! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@bhawanik5344]

Sir i have a vocal cords in my throat.., i don't speak loudly....can you give me advice

[@Will-Max]

Good explanation of reasons to do straw exercises. Exercise starts around 5:10

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes! Thank you!

[@rickyblue1749]

I'm glad I found your channel, cause I lead praise and worship sing on Sunday mornings at my church and I need my voice to be very clear loud and strong, I believe these are the exercises that I need , and thank you very much and God bless you real good amen.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad to hear that you found the exercises helpful.

[@glasstransport]

Hi Katerina, Thank you for this tip. I've enjoyed music all my 67 yrs. I recently had a four-vertebrae fusion in my neck and it has had a drastic impact on my singing voice. I hope this strengthens and tones those muscles. Thanks again, God bless you

[@healthyvoicetips]

Surgeries can have great impact on voice. But there are some things that can optimize the voice we still have. This exercise can be one of them.

[@AdrianaGirdler]

Straw exercises are a great idea. I'm going to give it a try! Cheers!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Try it and let me know what you think!

[@tammysims8716]

"I'll wait right here"...immediately gets up! Lol. Best voice teacher on KZbin.

[@ibtisamfaisalvlogs7971]

I am a voice and swallowing specialist, and these are my favourites. Like you said, it really works

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad to hear that you agree!

[@gregpsalmwriter]

I have worked with a speech pathologist so I am familiar with these exercises. I have MTD. Straws are absolutely essential for me to sing and part of my daily exercises. Great video!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@decor8yourlife]

It helped! OMG 😱 I can’t believe the difference! Thank you 🙏! Monday I’m seeing my surgeon about implant surgery. I’ve been without my normal voice for over a year now 😢

[@healthyvoicetips]

I hope your appointment went well and you found some solutions for your voice.

[@Scoober_Cat]

awesome, thank you for this video. i have left RLN paralysis from a cut out portion of the Left recurrent laryneal nerve due to Cancer thyroid surgery April 24/23. Trying to keep my vocal cords healthy. My surgeon says he can fix my paralyzed vocal cord with a future surgery.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a vocal issue. It sounds like you are in good hands.

[@marcvanhie4425]

Never heard of straw exercises before, thank you for posting.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Happy to help

[@cathyk.4879]

I'm so grateful to your guide. I didn't think that I would find a way to help improving my MTD condition in a foreign youtube channel. I'll keep following your teaching so that I can get back my normal voice. Thank you again 💓

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Cathy, I am seeing you comment only now. How are you doing with your voice?

[@zeldathomas5196]

Hi Cathy, my name is Zelda, and I have MTD also, but is so so so much Better, Thanks to Ms Katarina...I found her videos, and Wow, even texted her and she answered back.....im so GRATEFUL TO HAVE FOUND MS KATARINA.... THE VOICE THERAPIST, DONT GIVE YOU OR TELL YOU OR SHOW YOU, LIKE MS KATARINA. MS KATARINA IF YOU READ THIS....I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR SHOWING AND TELLING ME ABOUT SOVT EXCERCISES, STAW EXCERCISES, MINDFULNESS AND SO MUCH MORE....IM DOING AND TALKING SO MUCH BETTER...AND FOR A PROFESSIONAL SINGER, IM DOING GOOD AGAIN THANK YOU

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

Yes! Sounds good 🙌

[@healthyvoicetips]

👍

[@RATANKUMARRateria]

Your voice and phonation is very clear...

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you! I spend hours doing all kinds of voice exercises. But don't be fooled. My voice gets tired too.

[@mikechoate6741]

I have a paralyzed vocal fold, I believe I've had it since birth. I've never been able to scream. I can yell at some higher pitches, but that's it, and I have an octave and a third to work with, mainly my lower register. I like these exercises and I hope to strengthen my vocal fold so I can sing better when recital time comes around. I am singing born under a bad sign and I feel my voice is thin and doesn't resonate as I would like it to. My recital is in May and I am going to use this method when I rehearse. Thank you.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Mike, I am sorry I ma late to respond. I hope your recital went well. These exercises are not magic. If you have a paralyzed vocal cord, this exercise will not improve mobility of it. But there are other approached that can optimize the function that you have available to you.

[@mungwariallen2115]

I am benefiting a lot stay blessed for your effort

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you!

[@therestartspecialist9229]

The lats time we used straws was for my son when he was seeing a speech therapist to help strengthen the muscles around his jaw. This is a great video and I had no idea you could do this

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, strengthening the facial muscles is another benefit of these exercises! They are done slightly differently but you use a straw! Thank you for your comment!

[@spiritual005]

Thanks so much Katarina super helpful tips .this is the first time i know about that.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for stopping by. I am glad you learned something new. Hopefully something that will give you benefits.

[@CompletelyKarin]

I have never heard of straw exercises before. What a smart way to teach you how to strengthen your vocal cords.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Karin, thank you for stopping by today. Yes, these exercises are not as known as other vocal exercises but that does not mean that they are not effective!

[@magdalena9846]

Awesome. This was one of the frist things my teacher recommended to me - using any kind of phonetic tube. Preferably larger than a straw..

[@healthyvoicetips]

The length and diameter will affect the difficulty of the exercise. In recent research, it's actually longer and thinner straws that proved to be most effective.

[@Ray-ce3qy]

MUITO OBRIGADO PELAS DICAS, DEUS TE ABENÇOE SEMPRE.

[@healthyvoicetips]

With pleasure.

[@purnimavenugopal7091]

Thank you! I will do the straw exercises as you guided! 💐💐💐🌟🌟🌟❤

[@healthyvoicetips]

I hope you are enjoying the straw exercises.

[@zindagishanibaar]

Thanks a lot... my dissertation is on this topic..

[@healthyvoicetips]

All the best

[@philmorgan8743]

Super explanation of Why and How. Thank you very much. Most generous .

[@healthyvoicetips]

With pleasure.

[@Smartdrabhinav]

Can you guide me the vocal exercise for unilateral vocal cord paralysis? And for vocal cord nodules?

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry but that is not my expertise. I recommend that you work with a voice therapist to solve those problems.

[@BerniceTaylorFitness]

I had never heard of straw exercises. Thank you for this valuable information!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad you learned something new today! Let me know when you try them, maybe you can have fun with your daughter and make a video with straws! Thank you for stopping by!

[@curiousminds2000]

Wow this is great for my voice

[@healthyvoicetips]

Glad to hear that!

[@iancorzine]

Wow! This was really cool. Had never seen this before! Great one K!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad I showed you something new! Yes, these exercises are fun!

[@priyadarshiniswain3797]

I m a speech language pathologist and i read about these techniques.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hello, fellow speech-language pathologist!

[@priyadarshiniswain3797]

@@healthyvoicetips Hii

[@sweetj2909]

This is the best explanation 😢 . Muchas gracias

[@healthyvoicetips]

Glad you think so!

[@zohrakakitchen3500]

thanks katarina that you reply me and ask about my disese spasmodic dysphonia and asked me do u have anxiety answer yes ihave also patient of deprivation and bi polar mod disorder plz give a video for spasmodic dysphonia exercise

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Qadri! I try to respond to all questions. However, I have to admit that I am not an expert on spasmodic dysphonia and this is a diagnosis that is challenging so a KZbin video on this topic really does not make sense as you need an individualized treatment plan. Sorry to disappoint you!

[@jequelamaquez7794]

Will this help with vocal cord paralysis?? I am a professional singer and was recent diagnosed with a parylized left vocal cord due to a viral infection. I am incredibly disappointed...please respond as soon as possible

[@KnickKnackPlayers]

Same exact thing happened to me in March. My speech pathologist recommended these exercises. Good luck to you.

[@jequelamaquez7794]

KnickKnackPlayers thank you!! Have you had any recovery..??

[@emppapy]

@@jequelamaquez7794 these exercices can help but must be done on a regular basis following guidance of a speech therapist. If your voice does not improve over months, then you may have other options such as medialization surgery (I myself experienced it)

[@healthyvoicetips]

I think @emppapy got it right.

[@tutranquoc6416]

@@emppapy your vocal cord is recovered ?

[@wilkssan613]

i just thyroid surgery. looking for my voice. many thanks for the video and more

[@healthyvoicetips]

Speak to your doctor to learn what to expect after your surgery.

[@itupriyadarsini9233]

Glad to find your channel.Mam please help me to cure my father's vocal cord paralysis..please explain the treatment for this paralysis..

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi, I am sorry to hear about your fathers vocal issues. But voice therapy does not work in this way. He needs to see a specialist. Voice therapy does not work through online comments. It is a more complex problem and only a person who can actually assess your father's larynx can help him.

[@itupriyadarsini9233]

@@healthyvoicetips thank you mam..we must consult a specialist..

[@tutranquoc6416]

@@itupriyadarsini9233 vocal cord is recovered ? I have paralysis of the right vocal cords. I'm doing speech therapy with straw

[@BeeeHonest]

Thank you, I will certain give that a try. Just want to speak with proper vocal.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Let me know if you have any questions.

[@PregnancyandPostpartumTV]

So many benefits! Yes... seems a little complicated, but you explained it very clearly! I have some silicone straws 🙌

[@healthyvoicetips]

It really is not that complicated! Making sounds through the straw. Thank you for stopping by!

[@vedgangoo]

Hello mam. Can the straw exercises help for unilateral vocal cord paralysis (immobile) please?

[@healthyvoicetips]

They may help to optimize the vocal function but they will not fix the paralyzed vocal fold.

[@virpalsingh8017]

If it will work in left side vocal chord paralysis. .please reply

[@healthyvoicetips]

It will not help improve paralysis but it may improve other aspects of sound production. Try it for a few days and see how ti feels.

[@tutranquoc6416]

your vocal cord is recovered ?

[@LexaTerrestrialx]

Are you using any nasal resonance with the straw arpeggio ??

[@danielcoustics7689]

Can I try several vocal warmups with this straw techniques?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Absolutely!

[@purvishah467]

Thanks a lot for sharing this valuable information 👌👌👌

[@healthyvoicetips]

It's my pleasure

[@DiniVino]

Never heard of it! Beautiful arpeggios!! What a helpful technique to learn about.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, very helpful. I am glad you learned something new!

[@detrickguillory7537]

I had cervical fusion (C4-C7) on 11/2. My left vocal cord has been paralyzed since according to ENT MD & I seen it when they scoped my throat. Trying the straw exercises, but very little sound comes out & only for 3 seconds then no sound. No air is escaping through my nose or mouth. I do have a very little low speaking ability, but for 3 seconds at a time & I get very weak after. All alphabet sounds have the same pitch. Any recommendations is greatly appreciated.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi, I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a serious vocal issue. Vocal exercises will not address the main cause - paralysis, but vocal exercises can help optimize whatever function is left. I suggest that you work with a voice therapist because there are other exercises that can be more helpful than straw exercises. I wish you all the best.

[@sanjivkumar-9bnvac]

Kindly guide which types of vocal exercises is good for pain in vocal cords .pain increases on speaking My laryngoscopy report is normal Your way of teaching is very nice Thank you

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straw phonation exercises are good exercises to strengthen the voice and re-train your voice. I would also suggest watching my latest video, in which I share a success story. In this video, I am talking about someone who was also told that her voice is normal. Simple laryngoscopy, can only uncover structural problems (which you don't have) but this exam does not show functional problems. Videostroboscopy would show if your vocal folds work efficiently. And if you have pain when speaking, it is possible that the function is impaired. In any case, here is the video with the story: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKcg2Zjgqyiqtk

[@sanjivkumar-9bnvac]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you very much for your valuable guidance

[@richardbank1435]

Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering these straw exercises are beneficial for muscle tension dysphonia. Thank you so much for your time and sharing of your expertise:). Richard

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Richard, thank you for you comment. How are you doing with your voice today?

[@wildwomanenchanted6742]

Yes.. I have heard of straw exercises. We did these in music school.. .:) ... and on another video you did too! :) Cool to hear you plug your nose and unplug your nose and hear the difference ... and very cool with arpeggios... I have to find a straw and try that! I bet it's great in speech therapy. Great video. loved this video! as always... ~Elizabeth

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Elizabeth, thank you for stopping by. Yes, I made another video about straw exercises and I am glad to hear that you used them in music school. I have to check out your new videos today. They inspire me! I'll do that later today!

[@ANTONYTHEDRAWINGMAN]

katarina....thank you so much for your clear teaching on the straw exercise.this has helped me take a huge leap in my voice abilities...also you are one very beautiful lady.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Ah! Thank you, Anthony, for such a lovely comment. You made my day. Straw exercises are really powerful. What was the huge leap in your vocal abilities? What can you do now that you did not before?

[@ANTONYTHEDRAWINGMAN]

@@healthyvoicetips ...i find now that instead of pushing to reach those high notes i can now just easily close my cords with almost the same air pressure and reach them with no effort.

[@lanaandthediamonds3651]

Thank u so much 😊 my voice feels light and my throat didn’t hurt

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am happy to hear that!

[@lanaandthediamonds3651]

@@healthyvoicetips Omg this is one year ago, my voice and throat improved so much

[@ghazi7162]

I have a vocal nodule, my doctor diagmosed it, so shall I use this exercise to help my voice gets better?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straw exercises are used for treatment of vocal nodules but I highly recommend that you do some voice therapy with a voice therapist (Speech-language pathologist). They can show you how to do these exercises and what else you should be doing to deal with vocal nodules.

[@ramerado1]

I have a vocal cord granuloma. My doctor said I may need vocal therapy. Is this a good exercise to start with? Thank you.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes. Choose straw exercises with low resistance (wide straws). But I would follow instructions of your voice therapist.

[@prabhatdeva2843]

very nice for trainers

[@healthyvoicetips]

Glad you found it useful.

[@deepheartable]

Dear Katarina, a long long time ago before internet was popular, I read an article written by a Japanese scientist on how to get a strong voice that he introduced three exercises; 1. blowing a whistle (which can be made of plastic or metal) for few minutes, 2. Blowing hard through a straw to push a ping pong ball put at the other end of the straw, and 3. blowing a balloon a couple of times a day. the difference with the straw phonation is that it doesn't involve voicing, just pure blowing of air. Contrary to most suggestions on straw phonation where it is suggested is to blow the straw gently, the point no 2 recommends that we blow as strongly as possible. Do you think it is safe to practice? will that put our organ at risk? is it beneficial? Can you give some explanation on these practices and whether these are good to practice and how to practice these safely? Thank you so much Katarina!!! wish you all the best, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for your comment. I recommend blowing air gently for several reasons but here is one: these videos are aimed at people who experience tension and pushing more air through a straw will only add more tension. The exercises you are describing are basically blowing air against resistance, which is recommended if you want to strengthen the muscles. If you are adding voicing to the exercises, you are also strengthening the muscles that bring the vocal folds together, keep them together or even stretch them and shorten them. How to practice these exercises safely? Listen to your body. If something does not feel right, then stop.

[@LindseyHazel]

WHAAATTTT?? Who knew a straw could be so useful for singing!! I loved this one so much, Katarina. I loved that you like to use natural straws!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Who knew? Actually, it was a vocologist named Ingo Titze. He devoted his life to this topic. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@LindseyHazel]

@@healthyvoicetips of course! I love how much you are growing with each video! Your animations and background look great by the way!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you Lindsay, I really appreciate your feedback because I know that you know how hard it is to make videos consistently and well! By the way, I use many of your tips in my processes!

[@LindseyHazel]

@@healthyvoicetips ahh that makes me so happy to hear! I did a live stream yesterday and titled it "Edit with Me Wednesday" I literally just shared my screen while editing my video and am going to do it every Wednesday this month and see how it goes- I mean I have to edit anyway so it worked out pretty well! 😎

[@jeffstone5146]

Hi, great video! Is this good for Vocal Cord Dysfunction?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes and no. It depends on how the individual responds to it. But one thing for sure - these exercises will not cure it.

[@VishwaAbeywardana]

i have a big vocal crack. I'm practicing 3 years but still have that vocal crack. My voice is changing sometimes when singing. What exercise i have to do?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Where do you experience the crack?

[@VishwaAbeywardana]

It happens suddenly

[@jo3162]

Excellent...ty 👍

[@healthyvoicetips]

My pleasure!

[@jo3162]

Hi Katarina, Would you have any specific exercises that could possibly help with a paralyzed vocal chord? I am dealing with an inoperable tumor inside my voicebox that is putting pressure on my left vocal chord...been hoarse for over a year but doing everything possible to attempt healing. Gracious for your recommendation. Thank you so much. Johnny

[@brindatakley9858]

I want to know if you have exercises for people having a vocal chord palsy. Thanks

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry, I don't

[@dr.rastymejia9669]

Can we use straw exercises in patients with psychonic dysphonia. My daughter has one and I am trying to help her recover.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry but I do not have experience in that area. What is your therapist suggesting?

[@moneyman2200]

How long should a training session of these exercises be? I've started doing them and I do feel a difference. Looking forward to the final product. :)

[@healthyvoicetips]

2 to 5 minutes, twice a day. That's a general recommendation but it depends on your goals.

[@moneyman2200]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you. I'm not a singer really, but I do want to have a stronger more resonant voice. So this is definitely the start.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

I have a naturally deep voice but sometimes the inflection will disappear so I suffer from hoarseness, and weak dry vocal chords if I talk too much. Hopefully these videos will make it better!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I hope so too! Definitely check out my videos on hydration (drinking and steaming for voice)!

[@CeLillyMusic]

Does this exercise work, when you have a vocal cord closure disorder due to strain? Or would you recommend waiting for recovery instead?

[@healthyvoicetips]

This exercise is good for vocal strain, for releasing tension.

[@arunajayarathna8106]

Hi.can i use these exercises for vocal cord atropy

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, you can. They may help optimize your vocal function. But they will not "bulk" up your atrophied vocal folds.

[@vijidhivya2836]

Ma'am, Thank you so much for your guidance mam please tell me how to get rid from sore throat while teaching many times i'm feeling the air .,sound is bot coming..

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a laryngologist for a proper voice assessment?

[@BrittanyClow]

this one is crazy! never knew it!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Isn't it? But it really works!

[@christinagurrola5335]

Is this good supplemented with vocal rest while nodules heal? As in, don’t sing just do this to retrain air flow until the nodules heal?

[@healthyvoicetips]

For vocal nodules, it is important to understand relative and absolute vocal rest. Maybe this video will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYipgYSCj66habs But also, straws are just one exercise. Don't expect that straws and relative rest will heal your voice. There are other things that you should consider. Voice therapy is the best approach for vocal nodules so I suggest that you find a voice therapist who can help you understand what needs to be done in order to eliminate vocal nodules.

[@misterbowers5995]

Very helpful for me. I've been to so many ENTS and specialist just to be let down. I've had breathy voice for years,so many I lost count. What other exercises can I do?

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am so very sorry to hear that you did not find any reliable person who could help you with voice. breathiness means that the vocal folds don't come together and there is a leak of breath when using your voice. It is important to know why that is happening because different causes will have different solutions. Do you know why your vocal folds are not closing properly?

[@unisonguidance5700]

Hey Katrina how it works for Vocal cord paralysis

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straws can help to improve vocal function but they will not make the vocal fold more mobile. Some people report success with these exercises, some people don't see much benefit.

[@tutranquoc6416]

your vocal cord is recovered ?

[@monikapv10]

Hi do we have to inhale from the nose first and then exhale through the straw ?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, that is correct.

[@monikapv10]

Thank you

[@mobarakhossain246]

I am 62, female, having functional voice disorder for 3 months, ,no organic problem, test showed that vocal cords do not meet when talking , having hoarse voice , please tell me how many times for how many minutes in a day I will do this exercise for how many days please ,for improvement, thanking you

[@healthyvoicetips]

It really depends, there is no one protocol to follow. It depends on how you are progressing, what other exercises you are doing, what the recommendations of the doctor who examined you are and many more things to consider. Are you seeing a voice therapist to help you with that?

[@mobarakhossain246]

Katarina H. thank you for reply. i saw ent specialist only , who asked for voice rest only . but no improvement . is it possible to improve by straw only , i have little pain in front of neck sometimes . pl trll me should i see any nurve specialist ?

[@itsjen94]

@@mobarakhossain246 hey how are you feeling now did you improve your vocal cord dysfunction & how?

[@Majajak]

I had vocal nodules a few years ago. From then am not comfortable singing, like before. Especially higher notes. Can these exercises help overcome this problem?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straws can help with overall vocal function but if your problem is not being comfortable, then you need some exercises to improve confidence and trust in your voice when singing. Good singing teachers can help with that.

[@fn3565]

Is this helpful for patients with sulcus vocals?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Finsha, sulcus vocalis is a condition that is not well understood and therefore, there are not too many studies documenting effectiveness of voice therapy for this condition. However, in general voice therapy for sulcus vocalis should be aimed at reducing vocal strain and compensatory strategies, which improves voice production. Therefore, SOVT exercises and straw exercises should be beneficial to a person with sulcus vocalis. These exercises will not get rid of the sulcus but they will help improve voice quality. I wish you all the best.

[@fn3565]

Thank you for your reply Can you please add more information regarding voice therapy techniques for sulcus vocalis.

[@harper-nicoleanderson7622]

if you start feeling light headed, should you take a break?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, you don't want to faint.

[@kyrenrowe461]

Hi, will this help vocal cord dysfunction? I believe my vocal folds close when they should be opening causing difficulty in breathing and leaves my throat sore. I’m also a singer and don’t want to have to give it up.

[@healthyvoicetips]

No, they will not. They may help to optimize vocal function but not help your particular voice problem.

[@vamandevmorari7463]

Is this beneficial for phonatory gap and sulcus vocalis?

[@healthyvoicetips]

It may be.

[@BrookeWilliamsMusic]

Hi! Whenever I am singing on higher pitches with the straw, I do not feel the vibration in my lips or soft pallet as much. Is this normal? Thank you so much 🥰🙏🏼

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, that is normal.

[@zeramdinijihen5167]

Hello is playing wind instrument bad for the voice?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Not necessarily. If you do not exert high effort at the level of the vocal folds, then you should be fine.

[@chrisc414]

Hi Katrina, I have a general MTD question. Whenever my voice cracks I'm not sure if it's because (1) I'm using too much air or (2) I'm not using enough air... is there a way to tell which one it is? Or can both 1 and 2 cause a voice crack? I just wish I knew, so I can adjust accordingly.

[@healthyvoicetips]

It can be both and it can be many other factors. Take a baseline, do an exercise with a lot of breath, then do the same exercise with little breath, compare those two, how they feel and what gives you better results. Then find the appropriate amount of breath. Don't forget that different vocal tasks will require different amounts of breath.

[@RhemaMusicc]

Where are we supposed to get vocal straws from??? No link

[@healthyvoicetips]

You don't need special straws. Find a straw that you have at home. Or google straws for voice. There are so many vendors offering special straws.

[@RhemaMusicc]

@@healthyvoicetips thank you

[@ajtina28]

I had my thyroid removed two weeks ago. My vocal cords were severed.Can I do these exercises to recover my voice?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, you can do these exercises but I am not sure if these will help. I suggest that you speak to a voice therapist who can guide you through this process of rehabilitating your voice.

[@ajtina28]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you

[@aliciasoede3681]

Does this exercise works for MTD as well? I’ve done straw works exercises, but unfortunately my voice gets tired and hoarse from these exercises too. Why is this so?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straw exercises can be used for people with MTD. But some people find them tiring, others freeing. That is because everyone makes the sound differently. Therefore, I tell all my clients with MTD to focus on the inner sensations when making the sounds, not just do the exercises without focus. The key is to fine-tune the work of the muscles that create the sound.

[@AbbiWinslow]

What a cool exercise! I've never tried it but will have to!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Try it for sure! And let me know what you think!

[@purvagaur3516]

Thanks so much. I have a mild phonotary gap. Will this help my condition? Will I be able to sing as earlier?

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am not sure if you will be able to sing as earlier but this exercises will improve the function of the vocal folds.

[@purvagaur3516]

@@healthyvoicetips Thanks so much Katrina, will keep trying.

[@sooriyakumaar5571]

How much times to do straw exercises.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Just some minutes...

[@gunjaagrawal1800]

Hello, can we do this for sulcus vocalis, Or any other Excercise for that, thank you

[@healthyvoicetips]

You can do these exercises. You will not harm your voice but you will probably not improve sulcus vocalis as that is a more complicated issue.

[@AyeshaHK]

Hi Katarina i have hoarseness issue since last many years. No home remedies work neither a medicine 🥲 please help me to clear my voice i am sick of this i avoid talking and becoming introverted 💔😭

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen an ENT?

[@itshannahelenaalexis]

I have a question, I went to the ENT and they said they see my vocal chords are irritated and it looks like there is one pre-nodule due to overuse. I don’t want to completely illuminate vocalization, but she said no singing at all. Would straw exercises further irritate them?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Straw exercises are used for voice therapy for people with vocal nodules. But they have to be done in a gentle way. I suggest that you follow instructions of your voice therapist.

[@Payal_Yadav10]

Is this helpful for stuttering?

[@healthyvoicetips]

No. This is not an approach for stuttering because it is very challenging to transfer to a speaking voice.

[@sreedevim3339]

Should air come out from the straw?? And should we press the straw I mean should keep pressure on staw ????

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, air is coming out of the straw. Try to avoid pressure and pushing. It should feel light and flowy.

[@sreedevim3339]

@@healthyvoicetips oh ok mam tq

[@josephcarbone5379]

This is awesome

[@healthyvoicetips]

Happy to hear!

[@しゅんPボイセラちゃんねる]

Thank you. It's very interesting.

[@healthyvoicetips]

👍

[@indrashyamthakre2329]

Hi , i'm from india i have vocal cord paralysis since 4 years , will it recover from speech therapy ?

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear about your vocal troubles. Vocal cord paralysis that lasts for 4 years usually does not respond to voice therapy. Have you talked to your doctor about other treatment options?

[@yaminirathore0192]

I have been doing all times of workout especially skipping rope but after i saw swelling in my throat and went to doctor and got to know that i have 3 vocal polyps ,so the doctor said not to workout. But i am on my way to loose weight but unable to understand which all exercises i can do which will not hurt my throat. So, i want you to uplaod a video on what all weight loss exercises can a person with vocal nodule or vocal polyp can perform. Fast walking is also not allowed?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for your question. Basically, any strenuous exercise where your focal folds come together forcefully should be avoided. Many exercises require tight vocal fold closure to bear down and increase intra-abdominal pressure. I would suggest recreational swimming but you need to confirm with your doctor because he or she knows you best.

[@jordanaleigh9204]

is it normal to have (for lack of a better word) Spit come out of the end of the straw? i searched and searched and cant fins anything on this and whether it means im doing this correctly.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I never had that happen so I would say no to your answer.

[@adjudantloic]

Thank you!!

[@healthyvoicetips]

No worries!

[@simonnader8173]

I suffer from LPR, will these exercises be helpful?

[@healthyvoicetips]

These exercises improve vocal function but they will not manage your LPR.

[@angelaminnefield2621]

Will this help me when I run. I have VCD and I cannot breathe when I run

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Angela! No, this is not the primary treatment approach for VCD. Breathing recovery exercises are the main approach. Have you seen a voice therapist (speech-language pathologist) who could teach you these exercises?

[@angelaminnefield2621]

@@healthyvoicetips I been to two speech therapist and the breathing treatments aren't working for me.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry that the treatments are not working for you. Have you talked to a respirologist? Maybe, a breathing specialist may have more insights. I am not sure I can help here.

[@angelaminnefield2621]

@@healthyvoicetips Need to look outside the US for help

[@AP-eh6gr]

I have the exact same problem and the straw exercise was the ONLY thing that helped