A change in voice quality and persistent hoarseness are often the first warning signs of a vocal cord injury or vocal cord lesion.

Voice Problems Can Include

• Vocal fatigue/frequent laryngitis and loss of voice  
• Unreliable voice 
• Delayed voice initiation
• Pitch Breaks
• Pitch that is too low or too high
• Airy or breathy voice 
• Gender confusion (men's voice being mistaken for woman's and woman's voice being mistaken for men's)
• Increased effort to speak or sing
• Hoarse and rough voice quality
• Frequent throat clearing
• Extra force needed for voice
• Vocal nodules
• A voice that is too soft or too loud

If you notice any unexplained voice changes or discomfort, you should consult an otolaryngologist for a medical evaluation.

When is Speech Therapy Needed?

After consultation with an otolaryngologist, speech therapy may be recommended as a treatment option. Lynne Lane has worked with persons with voice disorders/differences so that maximum oral communication is achieved.

Contact Lynne Lane to learn more about vocal cord injuries and treatment options.