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Friday, April 16, 2010
World Voice Day
Celebrate World Voice Day with the staff of the Institute for Voice
and Swallowing Disorders. Join them for the following two events:
Stand Up and Be Heard - Have fun practicing some vocal exercises
that will make your voice louder and stronger. Learn how to project
your voice without straining it.
Voice Screening - a medical doctor who specializes in disorders
of the throat will conduct individual voice screenings. Discuss your concerns about
your voice with him, and he will map out a plan of action.
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Monday, May 10, 2010
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) - Silent Reflux Screening
Changes in voice, throat clearing, mucus in the throat with discomfort,
chronic cough not responding to medications, and swallowing problems
are all symptoms of LPR - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.
In addition, chronic asthma, recurrent sinusitis, dental disease
and even cancer can all be caused or exacerbated by LPR.
LPR is not GERD.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Chronic Cough Clinic
People often have a chronic cough despite numerous doctor visits,
medications, and diagnostic tests. Coughing associated with throat
clearing, voice changes, trouble swallowing, nighttime cough, and
vocal spasms can often be caused from chronic laryngopharyngeal
reflux disease. Alternatively, some people often feel a tickle in the
throat that precedes a cough, a dry spot or dryness in the throat,
and a cough that is neuropathy. Screening for these types of
coughs will be offered.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
High School Singers: How to Preserve the Young Voice
Many children are gifted with beautiful voices. Too often, the pressures
and demands on our children can lead to injury and damage to the
singing voice. This talk will explore the potential voice injuries that can
occur. Learn how to recognize the early signs of vocal fold damage,
understand the pressures on our children that lead to damage, and
ultimately, learn how to prevent this damage and enable a long and
successful career in singing.
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