The Voice Care Myths Steam, Lemon & Honey

This clip addresses common voice-care myths, such as the idea that steaming, sucking sweets, or using lemon and honey will “fix” vocal problems. While steam inhalation can provide comfort and direct moisture to the vocal cords, it is often not enough to resolve certain voice conditions. Christella Antoni notes that performers may choose to steam before or after performing, but warns that people sometimes rely on steaming when their voice becomes hoarse for other reasons, such as illness. If someone has been steaming for a couple of weeks and their voice is not improving, it likely requires more than steam inhalation and general vocal care or hygiene to resolve.