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Taking Care of Your Voice
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), NIH, 2025
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- An NIH consumer page on what can go wrong with the voice and the healthy habits that protect it, such as staying hydrated, resting the voice and not overusing it. Last updated June 11, 2025.
- How much weight it carries
- Official NIH health guidance. It is general advice for everyone, not written for or tested on people who dictate for long periods.
Facts taken from this source
- The U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders advises not overusing the voice and avoiding speaking or singing when the voice is hoarse or tired.
“Try not to overuse your voice. Avoid speaking or singing when your voice is hoarse or tired.” (Healthy habits to take care of your voice)