by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the voice disorder, but may include the following: Behavioral and Vocal Therapy Voice Therapy: Conducted by a speech-language pathologist, this therapy teaches techniques to reduce strain, improve vocal hygiene, and use the...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice
Hoarseness or breathiness: A rough or raspy voice quality. Voice fatigue: Feeling tired or strained after speaking for only a short period. Loss of voice: Inability to speak or produce sound, either temporarily or permanently. Pitch changes: The voice may become...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice
Vocal Overuse or Misuse: Frequent yelling, speaking loudly for long periods, or speaking incorrectly can strain the vocal cords. Acid Reflux: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can irritate the vocal cords when stomach acid reaches the throat. Infections: Viral or...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice
Dysphonia: A general term for voice disorders that involve abnormal pitch, loudness, or quality of the voice. Hoarseness: A raspy, breathy, or strained voice often caused by irritation or damage to the vocal cords. Aphonia: The inability to produce voice sounds,...
by Jenny Edgar | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development, Speech Sounds
A tongue tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the thin band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is abnormally short, tight, or thick. This can restrict the movement of the tongue...