Sore Throat

[Riverman]

Does anyone else find that they stutter and block less when they have a sore throat, say as a result of a cold?

I sometimes find it difficult to form sounds in my throat and so when I have a sore throat I find that it is easier to form a sound and that I can therefore concentrate more on moving my tongue and mouth to form words. This makes me think that it would be great to have a naturally husky and throaty voice, and I wonder whether there is a problem with my voice-box.

When I mentioned this to my speech therapist a few years ago (I no longer attend speech therapy), she said that there was probably nothing wrong with my voicebox and said that I would have no problem shouting aloud if she asked me to. Maybe she was right but I am interested to hear if anyone else experiences this.

Riverman.

[bignick]

Riverman,

My speech doesnt improve if I have a sore throat. The only time my speech improves is when I feel on top of the world and everything is going right for me.

Nick

[macman]

I am the same as you and power of three and when I have a sore throat my speech improves. Its one of those annoying things I cant explain but keep on trying to find reasons for it.

[Standingtall]

I personally haven't notice, but I will pay attention next time. I hate getting sick, i'm the biggest wuss there is when getting sick. Get well soon brother Elliott.