Know More About Adult and Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat

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Know More About Adult and Pediatric Ear, Nose
and Throat
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Our Physicians
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Flexible Laryngoscopy
The Coastal Voice and Swallowing Center is led
by Dr. Pratik B. Patel, focusing on the
diagnosis and treatment of laryngologic (voice
box and throat) conditions. We offer a wide
variety of in-office and operative procedures,
and partner with speech pathologists in the
greater New Jersey Shore area to get you the
care you need
A small flexible camera is used to visualize the
nose, throat, and vocal cords after numbing the
nose and throat. Video Stroboscopy The vocal
cords are examined with a high power camera and
strobe light to examine for abnormalities that
may be causing voice problems.
Know More About Voice and Swallowing
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Know About More Vocal Cord Lesions
The term vocal cord lesion (physicians call them
vocal fold lesions) refers to a group of
noncancerous (benign), abnormal growths
(lesions) within or along the covering of the
vocal cord. Vocal cord lesions are one of the
most common causes of voice problems and are
generally seen in three forms nodules, polyps,
and cysts. Vocal Cord Nodules (also called
Singers Nodes, Screamers Nodes) Vocal cord
nodules are also known as calluses of the vocal
fold. They appear on both sides of the vocal
cords, typically at the midpoint, and directly
face each other. Like other calluses, these
lesions often diminish or disappear when overuse
of the area is stopped.
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Know More About Vocal Cord Paresis/Paralysis
Hoarseness and other problems can occur related
to problems between the nerves and muscles
within the voice box or larynx. The most common
condition is a paralysis or weakness of one or
both vocal cords. Involvement of both vocal cords
is rare and is usually manifested by noisy
breathing or difficulty getting enough air while
breathing or talking. However, one vocal cord
can become paralyzed or severely weakened
(paresis) after a viral infection of the throat,
after surgery in the neck or cheek, or for
unknown reasons.
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Presbyphonia (Aging voice)
As part of the normal aging process, the muscles
that sustain and support our vocal folds
(cords), as well as the structure of the larynx
(voice box), may alter and change. These changes,
that can affect the way we use our voice and the
way it sounds, usually occur after age 60.
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Spasmodic dysphonia, also known as laryngeal
dystonia, is a rare neurological disorder
characterized by involuntary muscle spasms of
the larynx (voice box). Spasmodic dysphonia
causes the voice to break, or to have a tight,
strained or strangled quality. Patients with
spasmodic dysphonia may have difficulty
communicating clearly.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
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Know More About Vocal Cord Cancer

• Oral cancer often appears unnoticed in the mouth
  as a tiny white or red spot or sore. Because
  many people do not realize they have oral
  cancer, a diagnosis may not be made until the
  problem has become more advanced, making
  treatment more difficult currently, fifty
  percent of patients diagnosed with oral cancer
  in the U.S. do not survive more than five years.
  Fortunately, early detection of cancer and pre-
  cancerous conditions provides a higher
  probability of cure. Regular dental examinations
  are an invaluable part of early cancer detection
  and treatment.

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Know More About Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is a very serious condition
requiring immediate medical attention. When
cancer attacks the vocal cords, the voice
changes in quality, assuming the characteristics
of chronic hoarseness, roughness, or raspiness.
These symptoms occur at an early stage in the
development of the cancer. It is important to
remember that prompt attention to changes in the
voice facilitate early diagnosis thus early and
successful treatment of vocal cord cancer can be
obtained.
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Vocal Misuse and Abuse
Improper or poor speaking technique is caused
from speaking at an abnormally or uncomfortable
pitch, either too high or too low, and leads to
hoarseness and a variety of other voice
problems. Examples of this condition are when
young adult females, in a work environment,
consciously or subconsciously choose to speak at
a lower than appropriate pitch and with a heavy
voice.
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Know More About Laryngitis
Voice problems result when the lungs, voice box
(larynx), or mouth are damaged. If you have a
voice problem, you may experience discomfort or
pain in your neck as you speak, trouble reaching
proper pitch, quality, or loudness of your
voice.
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Pain with swallowing (Odynophagia)
The larynx has multiple functions, including
voice production, cough, and airway protection.
The larynx also acts as a conduit for
breathing. Pathologic conditions that affect
normal laryngeal function can result in poor
cough production, aspiration with subsequent
pneumonia, change in phonation, and dysphagia.
Chondronecrosis of the larynx is a rare
complication encountered in otolaryngology.
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Laryngopharyngeal / Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease
Laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as LPR, is a
condition that can occur in patients who have
been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux
disease, also known as GERD. Acid from the
stomach rises upward, towards the esophagus, and
enters the back of the throat. Patients with LPR
report experiencing a bitter taste and the
feeling that something is caught in the back of
their throat. In some cases, LPR can cause
breathing difficulties.
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Parkinson's Disease Related Voice Disorder
It has been estimated that more than 70 of
patients with Parkinsons disease experience
voice and speech disorders. Some report that
dysphonia, impairment in the ability to speak
normally, is one of the diseases most disruptive
symptoms. People with Parkinsons induced
dysphonia are described as having a harsh, weak
or breathy quality to their voices. There are,
however, medical and behavioral treatments that
may lead to voice improvements. Both vocal chord
injections and voice therapy have shown some of
the most positive results with the least amount
of patient discomfort.
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Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 1301 Route
72 Unit 340 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (609)
978-0590 [phone]
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 3700 Route
33 Neptune, NJ 07753 [phone] (main) (732)
280-7815
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 100
Commons Way 210 Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732)
280-7855 (732)-280-7815
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