Happily Ever After (a Hemorrhage)
An earlier Voice Case of the Week described a severe vocal hemorrhage, which occurred after a patient choked and coughed while eating. The follow up to this included a discussion…
Figure: Varices that lead to a large polyp due to repeated small hemorrhages that were not detected with a scope in the nose by a prior ENT.
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…
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…
Voice Case of the Week: “Pushing Through” and “Working Around” Hoarseness
The patient is a 40-year-old female who noted voice changes after choking. She was drinking water the night before and noted it went down the wrong pipe. She only coughed…
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…
The Naked Vocalist Podcast Featuring Dr. Reena Gupta
Dr. Reena Gupta, laryngologist at Osborne Head and Neck Institute, was interviewed by a UK-based outlet. The Naked Vocalist, Steve Giles and Chris Johnson, is a podcast with information relevant…
Figure: Patient 2 after treatment.
Voice Case of the Week: Side Effects of Medications
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…
Voice Case of the Week: The Effects of Alcohol on the Voice
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.…