Hoarseness and Voice Loss
Speaking comfortably, painlessly, with the desired volume and clarity, is something taken for granted until a cold, or voice-stress episode causes you to lose your voice. Laryngitis or chronic hoarseness, can result from other problems: vocal fold damage from too much shouting, allergies, professional demands of teaching or public speaking, singing, working with your team, practicing law, or talking from the pulpit. Nerve damage, acid reflux, or a stroke may also be associated.
Voice therapy has been demonstrated to be effective for hoarseness across the lifespan from children to older adults. Voice therapy is often the first line of treatment once someone has seen an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) to determine if nodules, polyps, or other medical conditions are present.
Testimonials
First of all, I loved meeting you as a person! You welcomed me warmly and put me at ease. I was able to learn so much about “voice,” and what I could do to have a lovely speaking voice.
You have helped me enormously and I will think of you often with happy thoughts.
J.B., Adult Male Patient
Alida Engel, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF*, you have such a calming effect on me, and subsequently on my voice. I never thought you could improve me but you have! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Adult Voice Client
I want to thank you so much. You came into my life to rescue me and my Voice!!”
