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Difficulty swallowing can indicate more serious problem

June 29, 2016 Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders

There are a number of reasons why people may have difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) – ranging from a simple sore throat or tonsillitis,

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Osteoporosis, the voice and swallowing disorders: What women should know

June 7, 2016 Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, Healthcare, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, osteoporosis, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders, Women's Health

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men – especially after menopause. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of post-menopausal women are osteopenic (a

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Save your voice: Stop smoking

July 15, 2015 Cancer, Dr. Kenneth Altman, head and neck cancer, Healthcare, Jacqueline Vargas Childs, otolaryngology, smoking, smoking cessation, The Institute for Voice and Swallowing, voice

For more than 40 years, public health officials and doctors have warned about the many negative effects smoking has on a person’s body and health,

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How is your voice today?

April 16, 2015 Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan, Dr. Kenneth Altman, Events, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, larynx, otolaryngology, voice, World Voice Day

Your voice can evoke passion, emotion, and information. But did you know that your voice could indicate potential health concerns?