Do you vocalize when you gargle?

[MyDoorsAreOpen]

This is something I hadn't ever thought about, until Mrs. MDAO pointed it out to me this morning -- I make a noise with my voice whenever I gargle, and she doesn't. My immediate thought was yeah of course I do, that's what cleans my larynx out. But then I was like no, I've seen a larynx cut open, and that's just not how the anatomy works.

What DOES vocalizing do for the efficacy of gargling? I somehow feel like it does a better job cleaning my throat out when I do it.

 

[n3ophy7e]

Haha great thread MDAO!

You know what?? I vocalise sometimes, and other times I do not.

Most of the time when I gargle after I brush my teeth, I vocalise.

If my partner is already/still asleep, I do not vocalise, in courtesy.

If I gargle in the shower, I do not vocalise.

I have no idea why I change! :D

As for the reason, you're right MDAO, there's no way it can "clean the larynx out" so to speak. But I dunno, it just feels better/more effective to vocalise!

 

[Dtergent]

I never do. Weirdo! :D

However, my singing voice is a good indication for me if my throat is clear or not. If I can hit the high notes very crisply, it means it's clear.. if not, that old singer companion-- ginger tea!

 

[n3ophy7e]

I never do. Weirdo! :D

However, my singing voice is a good indication for me if my throat is clear or not. If I can hit the high notes very crisply, it means it's clear.. if not, that old singer companion-- ginger tea!

This is intriguing, I'm a singer and I haven't heard of using ginger tea!
So you'd recommend it?

 

[caff]

Is it weird that it has never occured to me to gargle at any time during my life?

 

[Dtergent]

This is intriguing, I'm a singer and I haven't heard of using ginger tea!
So you'd recommend it?

For sure! Try sipping hot ginger tea throughout the day, it does wonders for vocal clarity.



You're a singer? Never knew!

 

[n3ophy7e]

Oh goodness me! I am definitely going to try that!! Thanks hun
Anything that enhances vocal clarity is good :D

And no caff, I don't think that's weird, as such. Perhaps you should try it though? I love to gargle, especially in the morning, it clears out all the bacteria from the back of your mouth.

 

[wizekrak]

The vibration induced from vocalizing probably helps loosen anything in the throat which further aids the gargling process.

 

[Toast to the Spirits]

Yeah the vibrations from "vocalizing" help get to those harder to reach spots.