Voice and Swallowing Center
The AAENT Voice and Swallowing Center is led by Drs. Kleiman, Meek, and Wachal partnering with our Speech Pathologist, Heather Langford focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of laryngologic (voice box
Hoarseness
If your voice sounds rough or husky, you may have dysphonia – commonly called hoarseness. Hoarseness should go away after a short time but, if
Dysphagia and Swallowing Problems
Pediatric dysphagia is a disorder identified by a child’s difficulty with eating or swallowing foods and liquids. It can be caused by difficulty mobilizing the
Cough
What causes a cough? The most common causes for a cough are: Reflux Postnasal drip Allergies (environmental or food) A sinus infection Asthma Upper respiratory
Vocal Cord Dysfunction
What is Vocal Cord Dysfunction? Vocal cord dysfunction is a generalized term used to describe a neuropathy in the vagus nerve that causes a feeling
Aging Voice and Parkinson’s Related Voice Disorders
What causes an aging voice or Presbyphonia or Presbylarynx? As part of the normal aging process, the muscles that sustain and support our vocal folds (cords), as well
