Throat and Voice Care
Voice or swallowing difficulties can greatly affect your ability to function, as they may interfere with speaking, eating and drinking. Because these difficulties may be the symptoms of an underlying disease, ENT doctors often consult with specialists in gastroenterology, internal medicine and neurology to provide multidisciplinary care.
Merit Health Wesley provides a range of services for voice and swallowing disorders. Ear, nose and throat doctors utilizes imaging technology and voice-specific assessments to diagnose problems and develop an effective treatment plan.
The multidisciplinary team provides care for disorders such as:
- Chronic cough and throat pain
- Hoarseness, laryngitis or conditions that affect the vocal folds or cords
- Laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal reflux
- Sleep-related disorders, such as chronic snoring and sleep apnea
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Tonsil and adenoid infections