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World Voice Day: How can we protect our voices?

April 16, 2025 Dr. Adam Szymanowski,  voice,  voice protection,  World Voice Day

Laryngologist Dr. Adam Szymanowski explains why it is essential to protect our voice and what happens if we don’t.

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Protecting your voice at games and concerts

April 16, 2024 head and neck cancer,  otolaryngology – head and neck surgery,  voice,  World Parkinson's Awareness Month,  World Voice Day

Speech-language pathologists share tips on protecting your voice from potential damage while using it at concerts or sports events.

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Finetune your vocal nodules

December 5, 2023 vocal nodules,  voice

Vocal nodules are phonotraumatic lesions related to voice use patterns. Laryngologists from Baylor explain how to overcome them.

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The pandemic’s impact on our voices

April 27, 2022 COVID-19,  laryngology,  vocal cords,  voice

Speech pathologist Sarah Blumhardt says that some have overextended their voices trying to speak louder to be heard while wearing a mask.

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Protect your larynx and voice

April 15, 2016 Felicia Carter,  Head and Neck,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Jeannette Sanchez,  larynx,  Nutrition and Wellness,  otolaryngology,  voice,  World Voice Day

Throughout the course of a day, you may speak, laugh, hum, whistle, and even sing or shout. But how much do really think about your

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A hoarse voice might be signs of a bigger problem

September 1, 2015 Dr. Donald T. Donovan,  Head and Neck,  Healthcare,  hoarseness,  Houston,  otolaryngology,  vocal cord paralysis,  vocal cords,  voice

If you suffer from hoarseness, it might just be laryngitis. But it might be something more severe. “The most common cause of hoarseness is laryngitis,

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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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Voice adds emotion, nuance that is lacking in digital communication

June 26, 2015 communication,  Dr. Julina Ongkasuwan,  head and neck surgery,  Healthcare,  Houston,  otolaryngology,  Social Media,  Technology,  voice

In today’s world most people are enamored by technology and social media. With this transition into a largely digital lifestyle, some wonder if the voice

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It’s spring time! But why am I hoarse?

April 22, 2015 Allergies,  Baylor College of Medicine,  cold,  Dr. Mas Takashima,  Felicia Carter,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Institute for Voice and Swallowing,  otolaryngology,  The Sinus Center at Baylor College of Medicine,  voice

Spring is here! Aren’t we so glad to be out of winter? With seasonal changes, people often experience upper respiratory infections, allergies or a cold,

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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?

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