Question:
I’m a 13 year old female with a really low voice, like a guy. I was wondering what could help with this. And my doctor told me that I have nasal problems and he gave me a nasal spray for it. Do you think that the nasal problems are causing my low voice? I just want to have a normal “13 year old” voice.
Answer:
Nasal problems can certainly irritate the cords and cause you to sound low. You can help yourself by doing yoga breathing exercises to clear the congestion, by steaming, and by drinking lots of water. You can also gargle and use a sinus rinse. You could also practice accessing your high voice with sirens, humming and staccato (short, detached sounds that are almost like laughing). If you exercise the voice in a higher range you are more likely to use it.