Male using front right of throat to speak, instead of back: Am I only using one side of my throat and voice?

I started up a Buddhist practice that requires chanting, and I am also a student learning Mandarin, and Spanish. When I chant, it is usually for about 30 minutes or more, without water and without breaks. My right side, front of my throat begins to hurt, and later that day …

Male using front right of throat to speak, instead of back: Am I only using one side of my throat and voice?

I started up a Buddhist practice that requires chanting, and I am also a student learning Mandarin, and Spanish. When I chant, it is usually for about 30 minutes or more, without water and without breaks. My right side, front of my throat begins to hurt, and later that day …