You speak and swallow countless times a day without even thinking about it….until there is a problem. 

 

Voice problems (dysphonia) and swallowing problems (dysphagia) can be caused by many diseases including: Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, head and neck cancer, COPD, Covid-19 or even reflux.   

 

No matter the severity of your problem, speech therapy can often improve your quality of life.

Therapy typically involves simple behavioral and dietary changes.   Therapy may also include an exercise program.  During your initial evaluation, your therapist may recommend you see a specialist to use a camera to visualize your swallowing or voice production. 

 

If you answer yes to any of the questions below, you may benefit from voice or swallowing therapy.