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Our team is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the voice box (larynx), airway, and esophagus. Our physician providers use state-of-the-art technology and therapeutic measures to improve your quality of life.
We provide treatment and therapy for patients across the region suffering from voice, swallowing, and airway problems. We also offer services to professional voice users from all walks of life.
Comprehensive care is provided to patients suffering from voice and swallowing ailments. Conditions ranging from vocal cord dysfunction and paralysis to swallowing disorders are corrected via surgical and therapeutic options.
Our voice works best when our whole body is healthy. Therefore getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and regular exercise all contribute significantly to vocal health. Some more specific things to keep your voice in good health are:
Voice problems can build up over time or appear suddenly. If you feel a change in your voice, such as hoarseness, breathiness, strain, or pain, follow the guidelines for caring for your voice. If your voice problem persists for 10 days or more, consult your doctor.
A laryngologist is a doctor that specializes in problems of the voice box (larynx), such as swallowing difficulties or hoarseness. They will ask questions, as well as look directly at your vocal folds in order to determine the best course of action.
A speech-language pathologist that specializes in voice often works with a laryngologist to provide behavior modification training to improve vocal function. Voice therapists teach people how to best care for their voice as well as train how to use breath support and voicing strategies to get the most out of your voice. The American Speech Language and Hearing Association explains, “Speech therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of therapies including voice therapy. Most insurance companies refer to voice therapy as speech therapy, but they are the same if provided by a certified and licenses speech-language pathologist."
Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medication, surgery, and behavioral voice use changes. Lifestyle changes are simple changes to your environment or daily routine that can improve your voice (e.g., drinking more water). Medication can be used to help an infection heal or help protect your voice box from irritating acid. Surgery is used when the structure of the larynx or vocal fold needs to be changed, such as removing a growth. It is also possible to retrain a person to use a more effective breathing pattern or speak with less effort.
Typically, when a referral is received from a physician, such as a laryngologist, some amount of therapy is covered. Medicare generally covers treatment by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. Medicaid and private insurance coverage vary. It is best to contact your Medicaid state office or insurance company regarding your policy.
Speech therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of therapies including voice therapy. Most insurance companies refer to voice therapy as speech therapy, but they are the same if provided by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.
A ”lump in the throat”sensation, known medically as globus, can be a symptom of either a voice or a swallowing problem. There are numerous causes for this symptom but the majority of the time, it is not an indication of a serious medical problem. However, if the globus sensation is accompanied by signs such as weight loss, neck or throat pain, choking or regurgitating, muscle weakness or an actual lump which is felt on the outside of the neck, it should be evaluated promptly by a doctor.
Comprehensive care is provided to patients suffering from voice and swallowing ailments. Conditions ranging from vocal cord dysfunction and paralysis to swallowing disorders are corrected via surgical and therapeutic options.
Our voice works best when our whole body is healthy. Therefore getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and regular exercise all contribute significantly to vocal health. Some more specific things to keep your voice in good health are:
Voice problems can build up over time or appear suddenly. If you feel a change in your voice, such as hoarseness, breathiness, strain, or pain, follow the guidelines for caring for your voice. If your voice problem persists for 10 days or more, consult your doctor.
A laryngologist is a doctor that specializes in problems of the voice box (larynx), such as swallowing difficulties or hoarseness. They will ask questions, as well as look directly at your vocal folds in order to determine the best course of action.
A speech-language pathologist that specializes in voice often works with a laryngologist to provide behavior modification training to improve vocal function. Voice therapists teach people how to best care for their voice as well as train how to use breath support and voicing strategies to get the most out of your voice. The American Speech Language and Hearing Association explains, “Speech therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of therapies including voice therapy. Most insurance companies refer to voice therapy as speech therapy, but they are the same if provided by a certified and licenses speech-language pathologist."
Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medication, surgery, and behavioral voice use changes. Lifestyle changes are simple changes to your environment or daily routine that can improve your voice (e.g., drinking more water). Medication can be used to help an infection heal or help protect your voice box from irritating acid. Surgery is used when the structure of the larynx or vocal fold needs to be changed, such as removing a growth. It is also possible to retrain a person to use a more effective breathing pattern or speak with less effort.
Typically, when a referral is received from a physician, such as a laryngologist, some amount of therapy is covered. Medicare generally covers treatment by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. Medicaid and private insurance coverage vary. It is best to contact your Medicaid state office or insurance company regarding your policy.
Speech therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of therapies including voice therapy. Most insurance companies refer to voice therapy as speech therapy, but they are the same if provided by a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.
A ”lump in the throat”sensation, known medically as globus, can be a symptom of either a voice or a swallowing problem. There are numerous causes for this symptom but the majority of the time, it is not an indication of a serious medical problem. However, if the globus sensation is accompanied by signs such as weight loss, neck or throat pain, choking or regurgitating, muscle weakness or an actual lump which is felt on the outside of the neck, it should be evaluated promptly by a doctor.
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