How can my job damage my voice?

If you work as a teacher, or in a call centre, where talking is an essential part of your job, your are likely to put strain on your vocal cords.

Voice impairment – known as 'dysphonia' – is an occupational illness affecting workers in a wide range of jobs. It also affects workers in noisy or dusty environments, such as sewing machinists, where you have to shout to be heard.