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New GERD Guildelines are Easier to Follow

Posted 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 & Voice

Posted 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 Voice

Posted 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!! 4/16/2014

Posted 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 Reflux

Posted 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 NSDA

Posted 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 Voice

Posted 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 Know

Posted 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 & Winter

Posted 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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