Is it normal to lose your head voice after being sick?

ScreamingBanchie

A week ago I was sick with sore throat’s for about four days. Since then I feel better I’m not sick at all but I tried singing again I cannot go into falsetto its just airy sound and feels like I’m hiting a roof. How long will this last or what can I do? I can’t reach the top of my range anymore.

Furious_Phil

Yes, sometimes with allot of post-sinus drip and coughing, the cords can get pretty inflamed.
I sometimes lose quite allot of upper range, so I usually drink allot of things like licorice tea/peppermint tea, and sometimes take a glutathione supplement when it's really bad.
When I fall prey to this, I always back off and spend time on Volume 1 and I just build it back up from there.
The better conditioned you are, the less time it takes to get back in the race (generally speaking)

Vocality

@ScreamingBanchie

Heard this happen before it usually will come back may just be temporary. Give it a few days training and see how things work out.

Vocality

mikey_videotape

I have this exact issue.

I cannot go into falsetto its just airy sound and feels like I’m hitting a roof. My voice started improve a few days ago but now its doing it again. I've been doing the vol 1 exercises really carefully but can't go into head voice or false setto most exercises.

should i keep exercising gently or should i rest completely.

i have a really important show in about 4 weeks, and i've already had this issue for about 3-4 weeks. i'm freaking out.

Furious_Phil

@mikey_videotape : In my experience, the head voice is a more sensitive range as compared to the chest. It seems to be more susceptible to injury and for me, a bit more troublesome to regain.
Hitting higher range head voice (>D5 for me) is a little like leaning back on a chair... it’s a very specific fold engagement to let it really soar unfettered... however, when the cords are inflamed, like you, all I get is that airy hoot when I try to access it.

Watch Ken’s cold recovery video for all the strategies he uses 👍🏻

mikey_videotape

thanks for that info phil. i got some glutathione supplements. should i rest or work out lightly though?

Furious_Phil

It all depends on your malady.
- If it is flu, then rest
- If it is laryngitis, rest
- If it is cold, go at it easy on Volume 1 or use Ken's new vocal Repair course

If it is only the after effects of a cold, there are more than a few exercises in Vol 1 that ENTs would give you to help repair and strengthen your vocal cords.

So in a nutshell, you need to nail down the cause.

Post sinus nasal drip:
- Work on getting a grip on your allergies
- Natural remedies or over the counter like Reactine etc
- Bear in mind it also may be a food allergy!
- Consider reducing intake of milk products for a start

Reflux (silent) that is scorching your vocal cords while you sleep:
- Watch out for proton pump medicines as some can jack your blood pressure!!
- Sleep on your left side so to not give your stomach a straight line to your throat
- Raise the head of your bed a few inches
- Don't eat spicy or tomato based foods late in the evening

Anything beyond that, you should really be seeing your ENT and get professional medical advice, as what I wrote are just a few common sense things that might help.

Cheers,

Phillip

mikey_videotape

Thanks so much for that

mikey_videotape

sorry to bug you again but can you link me to Ken's cold recovery video - i can't seem to find it.

Furious_Phil

LOL, I had to hunt for it too.

https://store.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/voice-repair