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| List of Figures, Tables, and Video Clips | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Authors | |
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| How to Use This Book | |
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| About the Companion Website | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Your Instrument at a Glance | |
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| Where Is It? | |
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| Bodymapping | |
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| The Basic Mechanics | |
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| The Many Functions of the Larynx | |
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| The Singer as an Athlete | |
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| Buff, With Abs of Steel | |
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| Sleep | |
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| Nutrition | |
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| Foods to Avoid and Why | |
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| Body Movement | |
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| Vocal Maintenance | |
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| Vocalizing | |
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| Mouth Breathing Versus Nose Breathing | |
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| Vocal Hazards | |
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| Vocal Myths | |
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| Troubleshooting | |
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| Indirect Culprits | |
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| Asthma | |
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| Allergies | |
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| Dehydration | |
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| Obesity | |
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| Premenstrual Syndrome | |
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| Pregnancy | |
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| Menopause | |
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| Old Age | |
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| Arthritis | |
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| Reflux and Heartburn | |
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| Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome | |
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| What Purpose Does the ENT Clinic Serve and How Will It Serve You? | |
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| The ENT Clinic | |
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| The Voice Specialists | |
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| Working as a Team | |
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| A Vocalist�s Guide to Finding the Right ENT | |
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| Why Go? | |
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| Whom to Ask | |
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| What to Ask | |
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| The First Visit and Procedure | |
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| How Long Will It Take? | |
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| What They Need to Know About You and Why | |
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| Instruments Used in the Clinic | |
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| Understanding Hygiene in the Clinic | |
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| What They Will Do, Where They Will Probe, and Why | |
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| A Partnership in Performance | |
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| Diagnose With the Doctor-Don't be Left Out! | |
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| How Voice Specialists See Your Instrument | |
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| Semantics | |
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| Synonyms: A Rosetta Stone for Voice and Medical Professionals | |
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| Misnomers | |
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| Terms to Avoid | |
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| Common Pathologies and Disorders in Singers and Possible Treatments | |
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| Laryngeal Edema and Erythema | |
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| Laryngitis | |
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| Vocal Fold Hemorrhage | |
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| Vocal Fold Varix | |
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| Vocal Fold Nodules | |
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| Vocal Fold Cyst | |
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| Vocal Fold Polyp | |
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| Polypoid Corditis | |
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| Vocal Fold Bowing | |
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| Sulcus Vergeture | |
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| Laryngeal Granuloma | |
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| Laryngeal Contact Ulcers | |
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| Laryngeal Web | |
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| Laryngeal Papilloma | |
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| Muscle Tension Dysphonia | |
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| Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis and Paresis | |
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| Arytenoid Dislocation | |
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| Laryngeal Sicca | |
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| Essential Vocal Tremor | |
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| Vocally Hazardous Drugs | |
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| Allergy and Cold Medications | |
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| Antibiotics | |
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| Anxiety Medications/Antidepressants/Mood Stabilizers | |
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| Asthma Medications | |
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| Blood Pressure Medications (Antihypertensives) | |
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| Blood Thinners | |
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| Cough Suppressants (Antitussives) | |
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| Dermatologic Drugs | |
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| Diarrhea Medications/Antispasmodics | |
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| Gastrointestinal/Reflux Medications | |
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| Hormone Therapy | |
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| Nausea/Motion Sickness/Antidizziness Medications | |
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| Mucolytics | |
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| Pain Relievers | |
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| Sleep Aids | |
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| Steroids | |
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| Herbal Medications | |
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| Vitamin Supplements | |
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| Cautions to the Singer Undergoing Surgery | |
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| Aspects of the Surgical Process that Concern Singers | |
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| Postoperation Concerns | |
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| Common Problems Where Surgery Could Affect the Voice Mechanism | |
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| Microlaryngeal Surgery | |
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| Common Instruments and Materials Used in Microlaryngeal Surgery | |
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| A Hypothetical Microlaryngeal Phonosurgery | |
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| Scheduling | |
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| Check-In | |
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| Preoperative Care | |
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| The Operation | |
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| Postoperative Care | |
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| At Home | |
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| Common Questions Answered | |
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| What Gives Us Each Our Own Unique Sound? | |
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| Why Does My Recorded Voice Sound Different? | |
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| How Are Opera Singers Heard Over an Orchestra Without Amplification? | |
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| How Do I Avoid Getting Nodules? | |
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| What Are the Best/Worst Types of Beverages for My Voice Around Performances? | |
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| Should I Really Avoid Dairy Products While in Production? | |
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| How Much Time Should I Spend Warming Up Before a Lesson? | |
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| What Exactly Happens When My Voice Gets Hoarse? | |
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| What Happens When I Lose My Voice? | |
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| What Causes Vibrato? | |
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| To What Extent Is a Great Voice Determined by Vocal Physiology? | |
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| What Causes a Tickle? | |
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| My Voice Gets So Tired When I'm Trying to Memorize Music. What Should I Do? | |
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| What Do My Vocal Folds Look Like When I Sing a Whistle Tone? | |
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| Why Do Some Singers Find Vocal Agility Easy and Others Find It More Difficult? | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Acronyms and Abbreviations | |
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| Suffixes | |
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| Vocabulary | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |