St. Peter’s Hearing and Speech

LiveSmart: Wintertime Can Wreak Havoc on Your Voice

February 1, 2018

Between the whipping winds outside, plus the heat in your home, at work, and in your car, winter can have a pronounced drying effect on your vocal cords. Dry vocal cords can become raspy, strained and take extra effort to vibrate when you speak. [...]

LiveSmart: Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Safely

June 9, 2015

From backyard barbecues to concerts and fireworks, summer can be a great time. But there’s a summer danger that’s painless, odorless, tasteless, invisible and toxic: noise-induced hearing loss. [...]