a unique source of insight and solutions.....
Most of the people who are reading these words have reached my site through a search engine of some type. Chances are high that you have some type of voice problem, and are looking for information that will help you to diagnose and/or understand your problem better. Most people who are experiencing voice problems have two questions: (a) "How did I develop this problem?", and (b) "How can I fix my problem?". In the pages that follow, you will be helped to answer both of these questions.
The pages of this website examine in detail the following subjects:
- spasmodic dysphonia
- vocal cord nodules
- vocal cord paralysis / paresis
- vocal cord bowing
- vocal fold polyps
- acid reflux and the larynx
- vocal fold cysts
- granulomas
- paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM)
- Reinke's Edema
- laryngeal papilloma
- vocal fold scarring
- muscle tension dysphonia
- vocal fatigue
- breathy voice
- vocal cord surgery
....and many other problems. I have included pictures and videos of these problems when possible. Also, I discuss the procedures used to examine the vocal cords. I have tried to answer most of the questions that usually relate to these procedures, such as what to expect, and how much these procedures usually cost. Surgical options are also detailed, as doctors have discovered how to do remarkable things with the larynx through surgery.
Another feature of this site is the listing of specialists in this field. There are excellent centers for voice and speech disorders all over the United States, and you can find their contact information and location on my specialists page.
And be sure to check out the vocal tips page. In order to maintain a healthy voice, it is essential to develop good vocal habits. This page addresses how to develop good habits and techniques.
.... need specific help?
My site covers many different problems of the larynx and the vocal cords. I update it regularly, and the content is growing. If you do not find what you are looking for on my website, there are many other places that you can search online. I suggest using google.com, and searching for phrases such as the following: voice disorders, voice problems, vocal cords and/or identifying voice problems. There is a large amount of online material available for free that is very useful. However, please be advised that in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment, you will likely need to see a physician who specializes in voice disorders. This type of physician is called a laryngologist. A laryngologist has extensive training in identifying and treating problems with the larynx. Such problems basically include voice problems and swallowing problems.