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assessment and therapy. Some SLPs specialize in reha- Mariah E. Morton-Jones is a speech-language pathol-
bilitation of the injured singer—those who specialize in ogist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders.
singing voice rehabilitation can usually get singing voice She is currently a Mancosh postdoctoral fellow in the
technique back on track within a few therapy sessions. School of Communication at Northwestern University.
So, the question remains: “I’m sick – should I sing or
not?” We suggest following the recommendations pro-
vided, seeking professional care, and not forcing your NOTES
instrument. Listen to your body when singing becomes
increasingly effortful. Singing through an illness for one 1 Lawrence E. Armstrong, et. al., “Fluid, Electrolyte, and Re-
or two performances will not be worth it if such efforts nal Indices of Hydration during 11 Days of Controlled
could cause long term vocal issues. Caffeine Consumption,” International Journal of Sport Nu-
trition and Exercise Metabolism 15, no. 3 (2005), 252–65;
Mary J. Sandage is a professor in speech, language, Vasilis L. Georgalas, et. al., “The Effects of Caffeine on
and hearing sciences at Auburn University. She is a Voice: A Systematic Review,” Journal of Voice 37, no. 4
speech-language pathologist with an internationally (2021): 636–e7.
recognized clinical specialty in the rehabilitation of in-
jured singers.

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