Singers should take a vow of silence if they have a cold.

It depends what stage your cold is at. It is quite possible to sing with a cold, but in fact, speaking can be more damaging to your vocal cords, especially speaking on the phone, as we tend to force our voices to compensate for the lack of non-verbal clues we can give.

Find out how you can protect your voice. View the 'Fit to Sing' information sheet on the health advice pages

Visit the Voice Care Network: www.vcnmembers.co.uk

If you have problems that you think might be more serious than 'just' a cold, contact us for a free assessment. Telehone number 0845 602 0235

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