| LAURA PURCELL VERDUN MA, CCC-SLP |
Voicetrainer BlogMedicine for the VoiceNew GERD Guildelines are Easier to FollowPosted on August 22, 2013
New GERD Guidelines are Easier to Swallow
The American College of Gastroenterology has now recommended emphasizing lifestyle strategies to manage reflux (GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease).... read more
That takes some NERVE (X)Posted on December 10, 2013
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) provided a summary article on laryngeal innervation, and we thought it would be of interest to you (http://goo.gl/kWJ8Qu). The larynx... read more
Love Your Larynx!Posted on January 20, 2014
This time of year your voice may take an extra beating with the dry air conditions, and rampant colds and flu. What are you to... read more
The Super Bowl & VoicePosted on February 4, 2014
This may not be about what you think!
Joe Buck called Super Bowl XLVIII for Fox Sports this past weekend. What you may not know is... read more
A Cold & Your VoicePosted on February 18, 2014
During this time of year your voice may take an extra beating with rampant colds and flu, made worse by dry air conditions. What are... read more
What does Your Voice Reveal about You?Posted on March 4, 2014
Well aside from the obvious, such as your gender, your voice can reveal your age, and it turns out your height. Age related changes in... read more
What do Dilbert and spasmodic dysphonia have in common?Posted on March 21, 2014
Dilbert is a humorous comic strip that takes place in the office, written and drawn by Adam Scott (http://www.dilbert.com/). Adam Scott shared his experience with... read more
Happy World Voice Day!! 4/16/2014Posted on April 15, 2014
World Voice Day is celebrated annually on April 16. It is an international observance encouraging people to assess their vocal health and take action to... read more
Are You are Having Trouble Breathing? Is it PVFM or Asthma?Posted on May 15, 2014
It can be clinically difficult to distinguish asthma from paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM), also called vocal cord dysfunction (VCD). This matters because the treatment... read more
You, the President and RefluxPosted on March 5, 2015
President Obama was diagnosed with acid reflux just prior to the New Year, following a persistent week’s long sore throat. http://goo.gl/aYU79T He underwent flexible laryngeal... read more
Dilbert and the NSDAPosted on May 6, 2015
What do Dilbert and spasmodic dysphonia (SD) have in common?
Dilbert is a humorous comic strip that takes place in the office, written and drawn by... read more
The Humble Straw: Tool to a Better VoicePosted on July 8, 2015
The majority of voice disorders are hyperfunctional in nature. Meaning there is too much activity going on in the throat. The voice box is made... read more
The Voice: Things You Should KnowPosted on September 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of attending Dr. Adam Rubin’s lecture for vocal performers entitled “The Voice: Things You Should Know” at the recent annual Shenandoah... read more
Caring for Your Voice in the Fall & WinterPosted on November 3, 2015
This time of year your voice may take an extra beating with the dry air conditions, and rampant colds and flu. What are you to... read more
Happy World Voice Day 2016!Posted on April 9, 2016
World Voice Day is celebrated annually on April 16. It is an international observance encouraging people to assess their vocal health and take action to... read more
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