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This breathing technique involves conscious engagement of the diaphragm.
What is diaphragmatic breathing?
This talented singer's career was cut short when a surgery attempt to remove throat nodules caused permanent damage to her voice.
Who is Julie Andrews?
The largest population of professional voice users (PVU) belong to this profession.
Who are teachers?
This classic American singer, known for greatest hits such as My Way, took a month-long vow of silence due to a diagnosis of vocal nodules.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
The most commonly reported vocal pathology according to Weekly et al. (2017).
What is GERD?
This English singer, also known as the "Rocket Man," underwent surgery for vocal nodules and experienced a noticeable change in pitch following the procedure.
Who is Elton John?
PVU are at a higher risk for developing these.
What are vocal fold pathologies such as nodules, polyps, and dysphonia?
The lead singer of The Who presented with a precancerous growth in the vocal folds.
Who is Roger Daltry?
Important components for treatment in the PVU population.
What are: Voice therapy, Vocal function exercises (VFE), Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), Resonant voice therapy (RVT), Vocal hygiene, Posture and breath support, Diaphragmatic breathing
This Icelandic singer underwent surgery to remove a polyp on her vocal cords in 2012 after spending three years practicing therapeutic vocal exercises.
Who is Björk?