Treatment of Granuloma
Do I need surgery to treat a vocal granuloma? Question: I recently went to an ENT because I was hoarse. I was diagnosed with a granuloma in my throat. …
The Effects of a Vocally-Demanding Job on the Voice
Does talking a lot for my work risk damaging my voice? Question: I work as a receptionist for a very busy office. This involves answering phones, making phone calls,…
Los Angeles Young Mens' Ensemble, Vocal Weekend Retreat. With Dr. Gupta (and her daughter who came along to learn about vocal health!)
Top Tips for a Healthy and Powerful Voice # 6
Tip # 6: It is possible to prevent a vocal hemorrhage This weekend, I had the pleasure of lecturing the Los Angeles Young Men’s Ensemble. I quickly learned that vocal…
Babies and Reflux
The inevitable follow up to my pregnancy post is this post… about my crying baby. I don’t imagine I’m the first mother to look at her crying infant and…
Top Tips for a Healthy and Powerful Voice # 5
Tip # 5: Taking care of your voice means more than taking care of your voice box Although it may not seem like it with the rash of rainy cold…
Pregnancy and the Voice
As a laryngologist who has treated many pregnant women, I understand that pregnancy is a hugely life-changing event. I also understand that many professional voice users choose to get pregnant.…
Top Tips for a Healthy and Powerful Voice 4
This is the fourth chapter of a series of helpful information geared towards professional voice users, presented by Otolaryngologist Dr. Reena Gupta, Director of the Voice and Swallowing Division of the Osborne…
Top Tips for a Healthy and Powerful Voice 3
This is the third chapter of a series of helpful information geared towards professional voice users, presented by Otolaryngologist Dr. Reena Gupta, Director of the Division of Voice and Laryngology at…