Conditions We Treat

Acid Reflux

Acid reflux happens when the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach from the mouth), called the esophageal sphincter (LES), does not close properly and stomach acid leaks back into the esophagus. This can cause a burning sensation in the chest area. Acid reflux is caused by a number of things, including certain foods like citrus foods and onions, alcohol, and conditions like pregnancy and being overweight.

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Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)

Paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM), happens when the vocal folds close instead of open. For example, when taking a deep breath, the vocal folds should open to let air through to the lungs. With PVFM, the vocal folds will close, making it hard to breathe. Often misdiagnosed as asthma, PVFM most often causes wheezing, stridor, and breathing problems.

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Salivary Glands Disorders

The glands are found in and around your mouth and throat. The major salivary glands are called the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. They all secrete saliva into the mouth, the parotid through tubes that drain saliva, called salivary ducts, near the upper teeth, submandibular under the tongue, and the sublingual through many ducts in the floor of the mouth.

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Spasmodic Dysphonia

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that causes spasms in the vocal chords, interrupting the ability to create sound. Symptoms may start slowly, with the voice sounding tight with breaks when speaking. Symptoms develop over time until speech is difficult to understand. The cause of the spasms is generally thought to be an abnormality in the central nervous system.

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Sulcus Vocalis

Sulcus vocalis, like vocal fold scarring, is an indentation or retracted area on the vocal fold (cord) from scarring. It's sometimes called a hole in the vocal cord. The vocal cords are the structure that open for breathing, close for swallowing, and vibrate as air passes through to produce sound. With sulcus vocalis, an alteration in the vibration of the cord happens, causing abnormal vocal sounds including hoarseness. It can also cause vocal weakness and fatigue.

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Voice and Swallowing (Throat Problems)

Acid Reflux

Dysphagia

Laryngeal (Voice Box) Cancer

Nodules, Polyps and Cysts

Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)

Salivary Glands Disorders

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Sulcus Vocalis

Zenker's Diverticulum