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=== Lifestyle changes === Behaviours such as frequent throat clearing, shouting, speaking over background noise, and hard crying are associated with an increased risk of developing nodules and other vocal [[Pathology|pathologies.]]<ref name=pmid19342952/> Furthermore, unconventional voice practices such as speaking in the [[falsetto]] register, cause excessive strain and may result in nodules.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cooper |first1=Morton |year=1973 |title=Modern Techniques of Vocal Rehabilitation |publisher=Thomas |isbn=978-0-398-02451-2 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/moderntechniques00coop }}{{page needed|date=November 2016}}</ref> The avoidance of damaging vocal behaviours may prevent the formation of nodules. [[Tobacco smoking|Tobacco]], [[Alcoholic drink|alcohol]], certain [[Pharmaceutical drug|medications]], and [[Recreational drug use|recreational drugs]] have also been implicated in pathologies of the vocal folds.<ref name=pmid19342952/> Reducing exposure to these substances has been shown to reduce one's risk of nodules. Other behaviours that are implicated in vocal fold nodules include poor sleeping habits and poor nutrition.<ref name=pmid19342952/>
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