Upstate Medical University presents a medical student minute.

Hi.

My name is Raquel Batista.

I'm a third year medical studen at Upstate Medical University.

And this is my medical student minute on why your recorded voice sounds different.

When we talk, we hear sound two ways.

Air conduction through the air and bone conduction through the skull.

That mix makes our voice sound deeper to us.

Recordings only capture air conduction, so our voice sounds higher and thinner.

A mismatch called the self confrontation effect.

Clinically if your voice suddenly changes or stays hoarse or weak, it could mean nodules, polyps or laryngitis and should be checked out b an ear, nose and throat doctor to keep your voice healthy.

Hydrate, rest, warm up and avoid smoke.

so recording sounds strange only to you.

Real changes in your voice deserve medical attention.

I'm Raquel Batiste, and this has been my medical student minute.