Swollen Vocal Cords - What Singers Need to Know! When to Stop Singing, See a Doctor, Vocal Rest

Singers Need to Know! When to Stop Singing, See a Doctor, Vocal Rest --
Swollen vocal cords can range from annoying to dangerous when it comes to your vocal health. Valerie explains what your options are it your cords are swollen, how and when to sing gently, when to take vocal rest and when to see a doctor.

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[jeonsan]

I feel something in vocal cords like i can fell uncomfortable i can feel something in my vocal cords i don't know what I don't what i feel without talking about my vocal cords but it's uncomfortable for me

[charlessmith]

You mentioned "vocal edema", which is correct, but a lot of vocal docs and the rest of the medical world (ENT docs, all that) would call this "laryngitis", which is also correct. It is a medical term for inflammation of the larnyx, which can include---of course--your vocal cords inside it.

And as you know, wherever there is inflammation anywhere in the body, the symptoms are usually either stiffness, or, as you say, "edema" or "swelling"--or even both.

[Deeksha]

Hi I had laryngitis..I cant sing anymore how long do I go on vocal rest for

[thatonemessyartist]

I've been having this problem of my throat feeling swolen on and off for a while, but I didn't even go through my mind that it could be damage :(
I can't sing anymore without my throat swelling, and so I haven't been singing, but now I'm worried it could be permanent. I keep making whistling noises, I can't do high pitched notes or noises anymore, and I don't sound as good. I don't know when this started, but I'm only 15, so I don't want to ruin my voice so early in life! :(

[사랑해-su]

It's been three days and my throat is getting wayyy worse.. 😂😂😂
I think I need to see a doctor..
(I'll die if I can't sing)

[estaritu]

I love your hair. But am here to find solution to my painful cords three months now.

[VocalSplendorStudios]

Just for the record, a good friend pointed out that I mispronounced the medical term, edema. It is pronounced ehdeemah, with the accent on the second syllable. I won't make that mistake again and hopefully you won't as well.  Thanks Nancy! :)