How do I know if I was diagnosed correctly? Question: A few months ago I began to feel like my voice didn’t have the same range it used to…
The patient is a 31-year-old talent agent who noted severe hoarseness after a networking event. He saw a local ENT who said he had the beginnings of nodules. He…
The patient is a 34 year old female who has had a several month history of decreased range. She has lost 2-3 notes off the top of her vocal…
Case Presentation: A 21 year old female singer presented with a 5 week history of intermittent hoarseness. She noted that if she would rest for one day, it would…
Cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells in a specific area of the body. Usually, cells replicate and then die; however, malignant (cancer) cells do not die but continue…
How can I tell if I have developed vocal nodules? Question: I am an aspiring singer and have been struggling with my voice lately. I have noticed that I have…
When a professional voice user complains of vocal symptoms, they may be suffering from “strain” or “muscle tension dysphonia.” This is not a specific diagnosis; rather, it refers to…
