Voice cutting out when singing soft/high

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    Connor Mausolf 3 years ago

    Hey guys! I've been on vocal rest recently because I'm worried about my health. My throat constantly feels dry, no matter what. I do have allergies, GERD, and at night I have a tendency to unintentionally sleep with my mouth open. I know all these things contribute to it, but I drink plenty of water, & I can't shake the feeling, hence the vocal rest.

    Within the past few days, I've done very soft humming towards my upper register, because I hear that's a good test, & aroun E4 to F4 my voice drops out. Like, enough where it scares me. It sounds like when you get a sore throat and lose your voice. It's so much AIR and no NOTE. E4 isn't out of my range, I dont feel any pain, but it dries me out, and I can't hold it. I cut in and out. I KNOW something is wrong, but I can't see a doctor right now. The hospitals where I live are packed for obvious reasons lol.

    I really need to know why this could be, what to do about it, and how to avoid it in the future.

    Thank you guys in advance!!

     

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    Camille van Niekerk 3 years ago

    Hi, Connor! I'm sorry to hear you're having issues. Since I'm not a doctor, I really can't make that kind of assessment (and even a doctor would need to hear and/or see you to say anything definitive). Please consider making a telephone or video appointment with your doctor and letting them know what's going on! That will (hopefully) be easier and more accessible than an in-person visit at this time. This article does outline some of the more common vocal health issues, but it's no replacement for being seen by a doctor. 

    Wishing you luck and good health!

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