SIGN INThe Truth About Vocal Nodules
A diagnosis of vocal nodules often drives fear into the heart of a singer or actor, but is their fearsome reputation justified? Our leaflet summarises some of the issues associated with Vocal Nodules and provides help, guidance and the reassurance that a diagnosis is not likely to end your career!
Read MoreDealing With Dysphonia
A luxury or a necessity? Losing your voice is no joke! Did you know that approximately a third of people working in the UK today depend on their voices to do their work? People like teachers, doctors, lawyers, call centre workers, sales staff, singers and actors.
Read MoreParalysed Vocal Folds And Voice
A paralysed vocal fold occurs when the nerve to one (or both) of the vocal folds cannot function. Nerves conduct electrical ‘messages’ or impulses from the brain to muscles so that they contract to make movements. When a nerve does not function, the muscles are not activated and lose their ability to move.
Read MoreReflux And Your Voice
Stomach juices are made up of strong digestive acids and enzymes. These acids can travel from the stomach and up the gullet (oesophagus) causing the symptoms of indigestion (heartburn). This process is referred to as gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR).
Read MoreMuscle Tension Dysphonia
Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) is a term used to describe vocal symptoms such as hoarseness or discomfort. These symptoms develop from the way in which the voice is habitually used in speech or singing. This leaflet tells you more about how and why this voice problem can develop and outlines the most common treatments to…
Read MoreDifficult Vocal Problems
Cysts, Sulci, Scarring This leaflet focuses on less common vocal problems such as vocal fold cysts, sulci and scarring. You can learn the effect these problems have on the voice, how they are diagnosed and treated. This leaflet can be used by voice clinics, speech therapy clinics, our membership and members of the public. They…
Read MoreThe Voice & Ageing
Maintaining a healthy voice in later years The physical changes of ageing eventually affect us all. They are manifest throughout the body, including the larynx – your ‘voice box’. The age at which deterioration becomes noticeable and the degree of change varies a lot from person to person.
Read MoreThe Voice Clinic: Who’s Who?
A guide to who does what in a Multidisciplinary Voice Clinic Information about professional services in a Multidisciplinary Voice Clinic, or recommended as part of vocal recovery management. Designed primarily for patients to understand the roles of both the Voice Clinic personnel and those of the wide range of practitioners they may be referred…
Read MorePreparing For Voice Surgery
Optimising Your Recovery This leaflet offers advice on optimising your recovery from voice surgery. Specifically surgery on abnormal structural changes described as Benign Vocal Fold Lesions (BVFLs).
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