. . . >About 6 weeks ago (no exactly 6 weeks ago) I was struck
>down by my dear daughter's cold right at the peak of my
>(ample) :) ability. It rapidly peaked and calmed itself within
>a fortnight but then the irritation seems to keep me from
>regaining my previous peak. What am I supposed to do?
>
>Any good ideas?
>
You must stretch the traumatized muscles just as physical therapists do for
limbs. Use loft register and gently go for the lowest notes possible while
maintaining the loft. You should feel the sense of stretch and of physical
effort required of the respiratory system, but no vocal cord trauma or
effortful tone.
Have fun. It will come back quickly if this is accomplished adequately.
Best of luck.
Michael E. Chesebro, M.A.,C.C.C., S.L.P.
Voice & Fax: 562/983-9965
Wireless: 562/884-2122
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