What's this new trigger. Raising my voice?

[shimself]

Do you think it might be because this year some of the classes I teach are bigger and I'm having to raise my voice more?

[Thomas45]

Please supply more information.

[MMBJI]

Quite possibly- it happens to me too. In my case it is an indicator that my underlying level of asthma isn’t good.

It might be worth getting an asthma check, it might be time to tweak any meds.

Hope it settles soon.

[shimself]

Diagnosed 6 years ago, mid 50s, normally a puff a day, good runner 10-21k.

Some weeks ago I started to have wheezing. I can think of,

noisier classes and raising my voice,

or (unlikely) a change of washing powder which has been a great success in stopping sneezing weepy eyes at night

[Itswonderful in reply to shimself]

I had speech and language therapy because of this. It really helped. I believe there is information on this site about it? Get tips and exercises now if you can while you have first noticed it. Certainly having to raise your voice above a noisy classroom will be changing the way you use your breath and your vocal cords. Best wishes to you.

[fraid]

Presume it coz you have to raise your voice to be heard, used to be teacher walking in everyone shut up. I would say it sounds as if your voice is stronger which means your lungs are clearer, which is good. Just tone it down a notch. People that have to talk loudly all day tend to continue that later, you can moderate yourself quite easily. I sing to strengthen my voice, works, maybe you could practice singing softly to learn control, also learn to project your voice not shout. Why ARE kids so loud and disrespectful these days?? 🤷‍♀️

[Troilus]

I found that if I raised my voice ie shouted I would cough uncontrollably. I found that lowering my voice was equally if not more effective.

[Homely2 Administrator]

If raising your voice is causing asthma issues, I would see a respiratory physio. They can really help you learn how to control your breathing. I had to do it privately, after I waited nearly a year on NHS. I found an NHS physio, who also worked privately.

Washing liquid caused my asthma lots of issues, I shifted to a non fragrance product, solved the issue.