Voice Fatigue Syndrome
Voice fatigue syndrome is a clinical scenario that, when seen, almost always accompanies the vocal underdoer syndrome. Typically such individuals report that, with any significant amount of voice use, the voice seems effortful and tight; they may also complain of paralaryngeal discomfort. Most often seen in vocal underdoers whose job requirements for voice use have increased due to a promotion to a management level.
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To Diminish your Voice Problem, Read to Children!
Something to try for your gravelly, tired, or under-energized voice: Reading to Children! As a technique for everyone you talk to!
Mucosal vs Muscular Fatigue
What does it mean when you say, “My voice is tired”? Are the muscles that position and tense the vocal cords fatigued—or is the vibrating surface tissue of the vocal cords congested or slightly swollen? In this video, Dr. Bastian explains the different symptoms and recovery patterns of these two kinds of “voice fatigue,” and the recommended response to each.