Voice or swallowing difficulties can greatly affect your ability to function, as they may interfere with speaking, eating and drinking. Because these difficulties may be the symptoms of an underlying disease, ENT doctors often consult with specialists in gastroenterology, internal medicine and neurology to provide multidisciplinary care.

Commonwealth Health provides a range of services for voice and swallowing disorders. Ear, nose and throat doctors utilize imaging technology and voice-specific assessments to diagnose problems and develop an effective treatment plan. They also work closely with speech therapists, psychologists and other clinicians to address the behavioral and emotional aspects of these conditions.

The multidisciplinary team provides care for disorders such as:

• Chronic cough and throat pain
• Hoarseness, laryngitis or conditions that affect the vocal folds or cords
• Laryngopharyngeal and gastroesophageal reflux
• Sleep-related disorders, such as chronic snoring and sleep apnea
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Tonsil and adenoid infections