New Voice Disorders Clinic – Starting This Fall!

Starting September 2016, the Boston University Academic Speech, Language, & Hearing Center will begin its new voice disorders clinic.

Services

Services include a comprehensive evaluation of laryngeal (voice box) function, including acoustic and aerodynamic testing and assessment of motor abilities. Clients will receive a detailed evaluation report and treatment recommendations. Voice therapy will focus on comprehensive treatment of a wide range of voice and upper airway disorders/conditions, tailored to each individual client.

Clients must already have a formal diagnosis by an otolaryngologist or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician consisting of one of the following to qualify:

• vocal cord/fold lesions (ex. nodules, polyps, cysts)
• vocal cord/fold paresis
• laryngeal edema (ex. Reinke’s)
• muscle tension dysphonia/aphonia
• Parkinson’s Disease
• paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder/vocal cord dysfunction
• chronic cough
• vocal fold atrophy/presbyphonia
• puberphonia
• transgender voice

Questions?

For more information about the clinic and how to apply, call 617-353-3188 or email alliem24@bu.edu.