Go on, drink hot water if it makes you feel good. But don’t expect it to have magical properties beyond staying hydrated.
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Both can get better by themselves. But one can lead to rare and serious complications.
Matildas fans, we have a job to do. We need to scream our support as loudly as possible – but not at the expense of our vocal health.
Despite an abundance of research on strep, there is still a great deal of debate in the scientific community over whether and when people should get tested and treated for it.
Some lozenges are more effective than others at soothing a sore throat.
A speech pathologist and lecturer in voice disorders explains why lemon and honey tea won’t fix your lost voice. But here’s what might help.
Snot very good to be ill. But here’s how your body mounts its defence against the dreaded lurgi.
In the excitement of the Super Bowl and other major sporting events, fans often forget themselves – and their voices. Loud cheering can stress your vocal folds, or voice cords. An expert explains.
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Chair and Professor of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Speech pathologist, Voice specialist, Researcher, Federation University Australia
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Lecturer In Theatre (Voice), Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
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General paediatrician and paediatric infectious diseases specialist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Immunologist and the Australian Strep A Vaccine Initiative project lead, The Kids Research Institute Australia
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Professor of Family Medicine, Tufts University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Infection, Immunity and Global Health, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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David King is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University