<p>Hi there - </p>
<p>You daughter should also try not to TALK this week, because the same vocal folds that are singing are talking. Tell her to take a notepad to school, not talk in rehearsals (they can have another student be on book while your D does her blocking), etc. That rest is really essential for her to heal. The more she uses her vocal folds while they’re still swollen, the greater risk she has of injuring herself. She wouldn’t walk on a really swollen ankle, so she shouldn’t use really swollen vocal folds. (This analogy may be helpful to help her high school directors understand her need for rest.) There is NO truth to “no pain, no gain” or “toughing through it” or even “working out the swelling” when it comes to vocal folds!! She should keep steaming and drinking water and REST!</p>