And, if you do catch a cold, try to avoid clearing your throat, which can inflame your throat and larynx (voice box) further.

Laryngeal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the larynx (voice box). The larynx helps you breathe, speak, and swallow. It houses your vocal cords, which create the sound of your voice.

Speaking loudly or continuously can damage the voice box (larynx), shared Dr Jaimanti Bakshi, head of ENT at PGIMER, Chandigarh Talking for more than two hours a day should be avoided as speaking ...