Another thing is to get well trained on some real vocal fundamentals to keep yourself out of danger. I'm particularly fond of the techniques used in the Lessac method (mostly a theatre thing) - especially developing (and using as a regular exercise) something called "Y Buzz" - once you know how, and use it, it can do wonders on an ailing voice.

Lessac is best learned from a master instructor though, not really a DIY thing.

Edit: Man, I'm a thread killer. I'd also like to add that I endorse the Neti idea. It takes some getting used to, but it can help a lot when things are really clogged up, and theoretically help even more when used regularly.

Last edited by Bryan Baker; 01/14/09 09:10 PM.