Miley Cyrus reveals her vocal secret
Miley Cyrus, renowned for her distinctive voice, discusses her ongoing vocal cord condition, Reinke's edema, in an interview with Zane Lowe. This chronic condition, characterized by fluid accumulation in the Reinke's space, causes vocal cord thickening and growths resembling polyps, altering her voice.
Cyrus notes a polyp on her vocal cord as part of the reason for her unique sound, but also acknowledges the difficulty it presents during performances. Singing strains her vocal cords, making touring a challenge. "Every performance is extremely strenuous," she explains, ruling out lip-syncing as an option. A tour would only be feasible under specific conditions, considering economic factors.
Cyrus admits to a long-term history of smoking and alcohol use, but emphasizes that these habits didn't cause her Reinke's edema. Despite the condition's impact, she declines surgery, affirming, "I am my voice."
Reinke's edema, a rare vocal cord condition, is often linked to smoking, acid reflux, and vocal strain. Sufferers typically experience hoarseness, a deeper tone, and vocal fatigue. Treatment options include surgery, voice therapy, and addressing underlying causes such as quitting smoking or managing acid reflux with medication. However, surgery could permanently alter the voice, a risk Cyrus is careful to avoid to preserve her unique vocal identity.
- Despite her long-term history of smoking and alcohol use, Miley Cyrus asserts that these habits did not cause her Reinke's edema, a chronic condition commonly associated with smoking, acid reflux, and vocal strain.
- In an interview, Cyrus discusses her unique vocal sound, which is partly attributed to a polyp on her vocal cord that stems from her Reinke's edema, a condition known for causing vocal cord thickening and growths resembling polyps.
- As someone who constantly battles her Reinke's edema, Cyrus finds every performance extremely strenuous, ruling out lip-syncing as an option and implying the need for careful management of her health and wellness, especially in the realms of science and medicine, to ensure longevity in her entertainment career, which is deeply intertwined with her identity as a musician.
