Problems that can Affect the Human Voice Such As Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), Allergies, Asthma and also Fibromyalgia
Below are some of the many problems that can negatively affect the human voice.
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD):
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) happens when the vocal cords are unable to open properly. This is also referred to as paradoxical vocal fold movement. VCD occurs on a parallel level with allergies and asthma as their symptoms are often interconnected.
With VCD, the vocal cords close instead of opening up, when you breathe in and out. This closure of your vocal cords makes it harder to get air in and out of your lungs.
Signs and symptoms of VCD:
Feeling short of breath
Frequent cough or clearing of your throat
Inability to speak loudly and thus project the sound of your voice
Breathy voice
Choking or coughing while having your meal
Limited pitch and volume fluctuations while speaking or singing
Voice production that can last only for a certain period of time, thus, in turn, it becomes very inconsistent
Here is our Speech and Singing Voice Repair Client Tory Jax from Wisconsin, USA: