Complicated Voice Disorders

If your vocal cords begin to vibrate abnormally, the cause may be a voice disorder: conditions that can impact the pitch, tone, or volume of the voice. While some voice disorders can be easy to diagnose and treat, others may be more difficult. At Texas ENT Specialists, we are experts in complicated vocal disorder diagnosis and treatment. This includes laryngitis, vocal cord paresis or paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, or other vocal disorders.

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Vocal Disorder Treatment

Vocal disorder treatment with Texas ENT Specialists is customized to meet the needs of your specific condition and symptoms. Vocal cord disorders can stem from inflammation, growths, or a paralyzation of the vocal cords. The testing of the vocal cords may include the use of a laryngoscope, which is a thin tube that is inserted into the throat to give the provider a better view of the vocal cords. The diagnosis process could also include video stroboscopy, in which a strobe light and a camera are used to seethe intricate movements of the vocal cords. Treatment may require surgical intervention to remove tissue growths, medication, speech therapy, or even changes in your vocal habits.

Some Complicated Voice Disorders

There are a variety of voice disorders that fall under the spectrum of treatment at Texas ENT Specialists. Some of the most common conditions that we treat include:

Laryngitis
Vocal paresis
Vocal Paralysis
Spasmodic dysphonia
Muscle tension dysphonia
Vocal polyps, nodules, lesions, and cysts.

Benefits of Treatment

Treating your vocal disorder can help you live your life more comfortably and confidently. By treating your disorder, any discomfort while speaking will improve, and you will gain the ability to speak more clearly.

About Texas ENT Specialists

Texas ENT Specialists is a top-rated provider of comprehensive ENT care. We offer patients of all ages treatment for all ear, nose, and throat conditions, as well as conditions relating to voice, swallowing, and sleep. We have 15 convenient locations across the Houston area to make your access to care as simple as possible. At Texas ENT Specialists, we aim to provide our patients with:

Personalized Treatment

Each of our treatments is customized to fit your specific needs, with our providers never taking a one-size-fits-all approach to care.

Top-Rated Physician Network

Each of our office locations is staffed with experienced ENT providers who are fellowship-trained and board-certified.

Centers of Excellence

Our locations are equipped with the latest medical technology to help us provide you with the best possible care, and we work to deliver a seamless patient experience from beginning to end.

Continuity of Care

Our goal is to continuously provide you with care until long-term relief has been achieved, never settling for short-term fixes.

Who is a Candidate for Treatment?

Once you have contacted Texas ENT Specialists, our providers will be able to help diagnose your vocal disorder and recommend the proper treatment. Candidates for voice disorder treatment may be individuals who:

Have noticed changes in their voice
Are experiencing hoarseness
Have serious vocal strain
Have noticed a change in pitch
Are feeling vocal discomfort

Your Vocal Disorder Treatment

The first step will be to establish a diagnosis. This will include a discussion of your symptoms and medical history, as well as some testing. Once your diagnosis has been determined, treatment will be discussed.

This may include surgery to remove growths, polyps, or nodules on the vocal cords that may be interfering with your voice. Your treatment could also include medication or speech therapy.