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Try to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. You can also drink warm tea with honey to help soothe your vocal cords if they feel irritated. Alcohol and caffeine dry out your larynx and vocal folds, making your voice more susceptible to damage when you sing. If you know you have a performance coming up (or you’re going to be practicing a lot) try to limit your alcohol and caffeine intake during the days leading up to it. . Smoking and inhaling second-hand smoke can damage your vocal folds by causing irritation. Combining smoking with scream singing will make your voice more susceptible to damage. While it may not seem like exercising would have anything to do with your voice, regular exercise can improve your stamina and breathing capacity, which will help you speak and sing better. Try to fit some cardio into your routine a few days out of the week. A humidifier will work to keep your throat hydrated so your vocal cords don’t get too dry. Turn your humidifier on before you go to sleep every night. Try to keep your living space at around 30 percent humidity.

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Drink lots of water every day to keep your vocal cords hydrated. Cut back on alcohol and caffeine. Don’t smoke Try to exercise frequently. Use a humidifier if you live in a cold or dry climate.