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How can I read loud without losing my breath?

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Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a vocal therapist and singing voice specialist. Amy is a licensed and board certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

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Good posture is key. However, good posture doesn't mean sitting rigidly straight. Your posture should be the same as if you were holding a book in front of your chin, and tilted towards the ceiling. Don't hunch over to look at the pages, because that will reduce your lung capacity.

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Why does my throat hurt when I read out loud?

Amy Chapman, MA
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Amy Chapman MA, CCC-SLP is a vocal therapist and singing voice specialist. Amy is a licensed and board certified speech & language pathologist who has dedicated her career to helping professionals improve and optimize their voice. Amy has lectured on voice optimization, speech, vocal health, and voice rehabilitation at universities across California, including UCLA, USC, Chapman University, Cal Poly Pomona, CSUF, CSULA. Amy is trained in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, Estill, LMRVT, and is a part of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

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If you're experiencing throat pain, you may have laryngitis. Try resting your voice for a day or two and see if the problem resolves itself. Drink plenty of water in the meantime and sleep with a humidifier on if you can. If this is a reoccurring problem, practice engaging your ribs, intercostals, lungs, and head while you speak to decrease the tension on your throat.

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How do I speak clearly with a sore throat on my presentation day?

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You can try to temporarily cure your sore throat by taking an anti-inflammatory, gargling with saltwater, taking cough syrup, and staying hydrated.

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After reading for a while, I get tired easily. What should I do so I don't get tired?

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You're not alone, many people have that exact problem. My teacher told me to speak slowly and relax the throat muscles so that they don't get uptight and tire quickly.

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Does lip wetting help during reading so we can read more?

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Lip wetting will not in itself help. You read more, but you could absolutely do it if you feel like it makes you more comfortable. The important thing is to keep your throat and vocal chords moist, so your voice won't crack.

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