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Do you ever suddenly feel out of breath, like you just can’t get air in, especially during exercise, stress, or around smells like perfume or smoke? You’re not alone - and it doesn’t always mean your lungs are the problem.

These kinds of symptoms can come from a condition called Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO). At Kate Walker Co., we help people understand and manage ILO using evidence-based speech pathology, supporting you to feel confident in your breathing again.

What Is ILO?

ILO is …

Whether you’re a singer, teacher, public speaker or someone who just loves talking, your voice is one of your most precious tools. One of the simplest - but often overlooked - habits that supports vocal function is hydration. In this post, we explore why staying hydrated matters for your voice and how hydration affects the vocal folds based on scientific evidence.

Why Hydration Matters for Your Voice

Your vocal folds (or vocal cords) are delicate tissues inside your larynx that need to vibrate…