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Voice Pain and Muscle Tension Dysphonia

Often after having a cold or upper respiratory infection, the vocal cords can become swollen, commonly known as laryngitis. When this happens, the muscles around the larynx (paralaryngeal muscles) and neck muscles engage when you vocalize. These muscles are not typically used for voice production, but to compensate for laryngitis, they begin to participate in …

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Adele says “Hello” after Vocal Surgery

Adele released “Hello” to universally rave reviews, which were understandable given the beauty and vocal quality demonstrated on the track. Many in the voice world listened carefully, as well, to determine if she was truly back or if her vocal surgery had negatively affected her. Those who were looking for something negative to say were …

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Small Hemorrhages: So now what?

In a prior article, we discussed how small undetected hemorrhages will eventually lead to a larger vocal injury. The overarching question here, though, is now what? How do we use this information to change our behavior? Click here to learn more.

Meghan Trainor: Hemorrhages and the Professional Singer

Meghan Trainor, talented songwriter and singer, has had to stop performing and cancel the remainder of her tour due to a second vocal hemorrhage. Singers, vocal coaches, and fans have been scratching their heads over this injury, as hemorrhages have not been discussed much in the vocal community. Nodules, thick vocal fold callouses, are the …

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Allergies and the Voice

Most people associate allergies with the classic symptoms seen on commercials: itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; and sneezing. However, far more often, allergies present subtly, and in a way that is quite sinister when it comes to voice: postnasal drip. Click here to learn more.

Voice Case of the Week: Side Effects of Medications

Osborne Head and Neck Institute Case Presentation: The patient is an 82 year old male who presented with complaints of loss of voice. He had noted initial symptoms 7 months ago and had noted a gradual decline since that time. He had a self-reported normal voice prior to this. He went to an ENT who …

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Voice Case of the Week: The Effects of Alcohol on the Voice

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Osborne Head and Neck Institute Case Presentation: The patient is a 26 year old male who presented with a 3 week history of hoarseness. He denied any other symptoms, including throat pain, postnasal drip, or throat clearing. He also denied feeling unwell. He noted no precipitating events around the time of onset. He is a …

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Voice Case of the Week: Sometimes it is Reflux

Osborne Head and Neck Institute Case Presentation: The patient is a 34 year old male opera singer who presented with decreased vocal range, throat clearing, and pitch breaks during sustained phonation. He has noted changes over the past 3 months and has sought consultation from numerous physicians. He has been told that he has allergies …

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Voice Case of the Week: Larynx Injury from Inhalation

Osborne Head and Neck Institute Case Presentation: The patient is 32 year old female who has noted gradual worsening of her voice over the past year and a half. She is not a voice student and is unsure if technique is contributing to her problem. She has noted a significant increase in sinus symptoms, including …

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