We use our voices every day: to ask questions, share information, express feelings, assert opinions, tell jokes, sing songs, comfort loved ones and communicate needs. Our voices distinguish us from others, and create an “auditory fingerprint” of our identity. Those in occupations such as teaching, singing, public speaking, law, health care, and customer service, rely extensively on their ability to communicate their messages by word of mouth, and these professionals often overwork their voices. This places them at a higher risk for voice problems. Take a look around to learn more about voice disorders and how you can protect your voice.