The Importance of stopping phlegm for good vocal health

Stop phlegm build-up on your vocal chords and you’re on your way to good vocal health. One of the main ways this happens is mucus drainage from your sinuses and nasal cavity. I know this is gross, but we all have to deal with this and the less often the better, right?

Now, There will always be some phlegm you have to clear in the morning, but thats natural. I’m talking about persistent gunk on your vocal chords. That’s the phlegm you need to stop.

By the way, I wrote a companion post about safely removing phlegm from your vocal chords, so if you’re dealing with that now, you may want to check it out.

Where does it come from?

You may be wondering, “I’m not feeling sick, so why is my voice all gummed up with junk?” While a bronchial infection can certainly be the culprit, most of the time, it tends to be post-nasal drip, brought on by common allergies to pollen, dust and mold thats EVERYWHERE! Even if you keep your environment clean, its pretty much unavoidable; and those among us who are more sensitive than most to those irritants the condition can be pretty much chronic. (I’m raising my hand here). So if you want to stop phlegm before it starts, you need the right remedies.

Act fast with the right remedies

Because I’m a Singer as well as a Voice Actor, I know a thing or three about the larynx and how to mange it healthfully even under tough conditions.

Once I feel – or hear – a little phlegm I jump for the a non drowsy antihistamine medication.

I also gargle with warm water with sea salt, and use the same concoction in a Netty Pot. Sea salt has natural anti bacterial qualities to help reduce the chance of infection, and its very soothing.

So remember to stop the post nasal drip and minimize the conditions that lead to it and you should have minimal trouble. Stop that phlegm before it becomes a problem.