Voice Disorders

Voice Disorder Treatments in Stamford, CT

When it comes to causes of a voice disorder, the possibilities widely vary. It could be due to structural, medical, or neurological changes anywhere in the respiratory, laryngeal, or vocal track mechanisms. In some cases, voice disorders may be caused by poor or inappropriate voice use over a period of time. The physicians at Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat - Head and Neck Surgery have the knowledge and experience needed to diagnose and treat voice disorders to provide you with relief. 

Voice Disorders 

Voice disorders occur when the quality, pitch and volume of a person's voice is not appropriate for their age, gender, geographic location or background. This is also known as the generic term dysphonia. Signs and symptoms of dysphonia include but are not limited to abnormal loudness/volume, weak voice, hoarse voice, shrill voice, tremulous voice, abnormal resonance, abnormal pitch and roughness. 
  • Acute Laryngitis
  • Benign Vocal Cord Lesions
  • Vocal Hemorrhage
  • Voice Box trauma 
  • Thyroid Problems
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPRD)
  • Neurological Diseases or Disorders
  • Smoking
  • Allergies

How to Treat Voice Disorders

Our ear, nose, and throat specialists, serving the Stamford, CT; Greenwich, CT; and Westchester, NY areas, work hard to find the cause of your voice problems and treat them accordingly. Treating a voice disorder will vary depending on what is causing the problem. Treatment may include changing your lifestyle to help reduce or eliminate the symptoms you are experiencing. If you speak loudly or speak too much, you may need to rest your voice regularly. 


You may be referred to a speech therapist who can help with certain voice disorders. In some cases, changes in your voice may be treated by medications depending on the cause. For instance, if you suffer from allergies, you can use a nasal spray that will help open your sinuses and change the way you sound. If you are experiencing muscle spasms in your throat, there are injections available to help your vocal cords close better. Surgery is also an option to help restore your laryngeal function. 


When you are dealing with voice disorders, it's important to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist. Our team will help determine the cause of your voice disorder and develop a personalized treatment plan, providing you with the highest standards of care. For more information or to make an appointment, please give us a call today!

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