We learned about the respiratory system and there
were a few key ideas that grasped my interest. The larynx is the voice box,
which contains the glottis that is comprised of vocal cords. Vocal cords
vibrate, and it enables the larynx to produce a pitch. As we age, our voice
becomes hoarse, but I was interested to find out ways we can delay the process.
There are a few techniques that stood out to me. For example, I discovered that
consistently drinking fluid helps with maintain the vocal cords intact.
Hydration of the body enables fluid to be lubricated by substances that are
similar to saliva. Another way we can avoid
having a greater damage in our voice as we age is to avoid shouting. Shouting
makes the larynx work harder to produce speech due to its intensified tone of
voice. Professionals, such as teachers, city traders, and telephone workers are
more susceptible to exacerbating their voices (The Aging Voice). It is
important to avoid raising one’s voice because it can agitate the vocal cords,
causing the larynx to put more effort to work appropriately.
We take advantage of our voices many times. Although
we are fortunate to have them, we must take heed of how do we apply our voices
in our daily lives because, as many other bodily functions, our voices will
deteriorate overtime.
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