{"id":1437,"date":"2022-06-09T10:44:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T16:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2022-06-09T10:44:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T16:44:41","slug":"what-are-voice-disorders-and-how-are-they-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/what-are-voice-disorders-and-how-are-they-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Voice Disorders and How Are They Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Research indicates that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24782443\/\" target=\"_blank\">voice disorders affect 1 in 13 adults every year<\/a>. They impact your ability to speak normally and interfere with your ability to communicate. Yet many people don\u2019t seek treatment for their voice issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at some common voice disorders and ways to treat them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Voice Disorders <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1277787400-1536x864.jpg\" alt=\"Woman feeling her throat.\" class=\"wp-image-1439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1277787400-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1277787400-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1277787400-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/advantageent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/iStock-1277787400-256x144.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/ent\/laryngitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laryngitis<\/a>:<\/strong> This condition is when your vocal cords swell. It can make your voice sound hoarse when ordering a latte at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bardocoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bardo Coffee House<\/a>, or in some cases, you may lose your ability to speak completely. Laryngitis usually develops after an upper respiratory virus and lasts several weeks. Chronic laryngitis can occur in people who have a chronic cough, use an inhaler or have acid reflux.<\/li><li><strong>Vocal cord paralysis.<\/strong> Your vocal cords can become paralyzed or partially paralyzed for several reasons including viral infections, injury, cancer or a stroke. Vocal paralysis can improve over time, or in some cases, remain permanent.<\/li><li><strong>Spasmic dysphonia. <\/strong>This is a problem with the nerves that causes your vocal cords to spasm and cause your voice to sound tight or quivery. Or it may prevent you from speaking. It comes and goes, so other times your voice can sound completely normal.<\/li><li><strong>Growths. <\/strong>Polyps, cysts, warts and other growths can form on the vocal cords and cause voice disorders.<\/li><li><strong>Thyroid disorders. <\/strong>When you have a thyroid disorder your hormone levels can get thrown off and can cause voice problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs That Something Might Be Wrong with Your Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasional hoarseness or a crack in your voice is usually nothing to worry about. However, persistent or new symptoms should be checked out by a doctor. Make an appointment if your voice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Quivers<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/ent\/hoarseness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sounds hoarse<\/a><\/li><li>Sounds strained<\/li><li>Is weak or breathy<\/li><li>Suddenly changes in pitch<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other signs that could indicate a voice disorder include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pain or tightness in your throat when speaking<\/li><li>Lump in your throat when swallowing<\/li><li>Pain when touching your throat<\/li><li>Your voice feels tired<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment Options for Voice Disorders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for voice disorders depends on the cause and may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Resting your voice<\/li><li>Vocal cord exercises<\/li><li>Staying hydrated<\/li><li>Speech therapy<\/li><li>Medications for acid reflux or thyroid problems that contribute to your voice disorder<\/li><li>Injections to relax muscle spasms in the throat<\/li><li>Surgery to remove growths<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like additional information or wish to schedule an appointment with one of our experts, contact Advantage ENT &#038; Audiology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/can-allergies-impact-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/how-to-care-for-your-ent-concerns-when-traveling\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Care For Your ENT Concerns When Traveling<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advantageent.com\/can-stress-worsen-acid-reflux\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Stress Worsen Acid Reflux?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research indicates that voice disorders affect 1 in 13 adults every year. They impact your ability to speak normally and interfere with your ability to communicate. Yet many people don\u2019t seek treatment for their voice issues. Let\u2019s look at some common voice disorders and ways to treat them. 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