Term
| Vocal Hygiene Preventing gastroesophageal reflux |
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Definition
| Do not eat within 3 hours of retiring raise head of bed observe reactions to specific foods and beverages and avoid those that seem associated with discomfort avoid nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, and any food that cause discomfort. Use liquid, non prescription antacid medications as needed avoid tight clothing, and prolonged periods of bending or stooping. "avoid being over weight" |
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Term
| Ways to eliminate VF irritants |
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Definition
| avoid smoky, dusty or dry atmospheres smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes alcohol caffeine very cold, hot spicy food and drink gargling indigestion and heart burn |
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Term
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Definition
| drink plenty of water (sipping throughout the day instead of large amount all at once) have steam inhalations keep the atmospheres moist: open window; have plants in the room |
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Term
| Ways to a avoid vocal abuse/misuse |
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Definition
| talk gently avoid talking against background noise no shouting no whispering no calling from room to room keep telephone calls to a minimum reduce hard glottal attack |
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