Does sinus infection affect singing?

‘ Although sinusitis can be especially problematic for singers, it has a greater impact on quality of life for the general public than most people recognize. In quality of life studies, sinusitis has had greater impact on some factors like chronic obstructive lung dis- ease, back pain, and even angina.

Can I sing if I have sinus?

If you have a balanced, resonant sound, your sound won’t change and you can successfully sing while holding your nose. If the sound does change, you likely have a nasal sound.

Does sinusitis change your voice?

Voice changes sometimes follow an upper respiratory infection lasting up to two weeks. Typically the upper respiratory infection or cold causes swelling of the vocal cords and changes their vibration resulting in an abnormal voice.

How do I sing with congestion?

Warm up. This is the absolute best thing you can do for yourself and your voice. Start with a very quiet hum or hum related exercises on a consistent and comfortable pitch to warm up the cords. Your cords will need the extra warm-up time to loosen up and shake off the phlegm and infection.

What do singers use for their voice?

Vocal cords, also called vocal folds, are two triangular bands of tissue that sit at the top of your windpipe. They’re open while you’re breathing, and when you speak or sing, they close, pulling tighter for higher notes, remaining loose for lower notes.

Why do I lose my voice with a sinus infection?

When you lose your voice, it’s most often due to laryngitis. Laryngitis occurs when your larynx (voice box) becomes irritated and inflamed. You can irritate your voice box when you overuse your voice or when you have an infection. Most cases of laryngitis are caused by viral infections, like the common cold.

Is it OK to sing when sick?

If your cold is in your sinuses (i.e you just feel “stuffed up”) and not in your lungs it means your vocal chords are probably healthy enough to sing. If you start getting a bad cough and are getting hoarse it’s best to rest your voice and if at all possible cancel your show.

Why can’t I sing when I’m sick?

When you push your voice through a cold, your vocal cords can swell, which can lead to a condition called laryngitis. When you develop laryngitis, pushing your voice is a very bad idea.

Why do my sinuses hurt when I sing?

The larynx and vocal cords swell a little, and become inflamed. This inflammation either increases over the next few days, or gives way to a congested nose and nasal cavity, sometimes lasting for weeks.

Is it bad to sing with sinusitis?

Singing actually helps sinusitis. The inflammation in the sinuses can go all the way down to your upper respiratory system and keep the vocal cords swollen. If you have excess post-nasal drip, it can also irritate your vocal cords.

Can you go to work with a sinus infection?

The only time you should definitely not go to work with a sinus infection is if you also have a fever. This may be a sign of something more contagious, as it isn’t very common with a sinus infection alone. If you’re suffering from a fever, do yourself (and your co-workers) a favor, and stay home to recover.

What is the best way to practice singing with sinus problems?

Proper technique is super important when you have sinus problems. If your speech is not affected by your sinus problems, then I would begin by slowly transitioning from speech to singing. Speak a phrase, then sing-speak the phrase and finally sing the phrase.

What happens when you have an inflamed sinus infection?

Your inflamed sinuses may also restrict how well you can breathe through your nose. The infection causes swelling in your sinuses and nasal passages. Because of the nasal congestion, you probably won’t be able to smell or taste as well as normal. Your voice may sound “stuffy.”