Voice disorders

Do you suffer from voice disorders and are looking for an ENT specialist in Barcelona?

Voice disorders mainly affect people who use their voice a lot, especially in the workplace, but they can also affect all types of people. It is estimated that one in five people will be affected by voice disorders in their lifetime.

If this is your case, do not hesitate to make an appointment with our English-speaking ear, nose and throat specialist in Barcelona.

What are the symptoms of voice disorders?

A voice disorder usually results in one of the following symptoms:

A change in the intensity of the voice,
A change in the pitch of the voice, with a deeper voice in women or a higher voice in men,
A change in the timbre of the voice, with a hoarse, veiled or raspy voice,
Difficulty in making sounds, with or without pain.

If in doubt, do not wait to make an appointment with an ENT doctor.

Acute laryngitis

Vocal abuse

Presbyopia

Spasmodic dysphonia

Vocal cord disease

Causes of voice disorders

Vocal pathologies can have various origins, but they generally occur when the larynx or vocal cords are damaged, inflamed or otherwise impaired.

Inflammatory causes

Laryngitis, whether acute or chronic, is one of the most common causes of dysphonia.

Traumatic causes

Voice disorders can occur as a result of internal or external trauma to the larynx, or following partial surgery to the larynx.

Neurological causes

There are several neurological disorders that can explain the onset of voice disease, including:

Laryngeal paralysis due to motor nerve damage
Diabetic neuropathy
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Multiple sclerosis
Stroke of the brain stem

Tumour-related causes

In some cases, voice disorders can be the result of benign or malignant tumours in the throat.

What can you expect from your ENT consultation at Turó Park Clinics?

During your consultation with one of our ENT specialists, you will begin by explaining the nature of the problem, when and how it started, and the degree of discomfort you feel. The specialist will also ask you about your personal and family history.

The specialist will then carry out a clinical examination of the organs in question, and may prescribe additional tests (laryngeal stroboscopy or pharyngolaryngeal fibroscopy, for example).

Depending on the problem and the treatment to be given, the otolaryngologist may propose different types of medical or surgical treatment, as well as speech therapy.

Our answers to the most frequently asked questions about voice disorders

What can you do to preserve your voice?

To take care of your voice, it is recommended to drink a lot of water to hydrate your vocal cord, to limit alcohol consumption, and to protect yourself from the cold.

Is honey good for your vocal cords?

Honey is an ally of the vocal cords because it lubricates and sanitises them at the same time. If you add a drop of cypress essential oil and a drop of lemon bedew to a teaspoon of honey, you will obtain a very effective remedy for voice loss.

What diet to adopt to have a beautiful voice?

It is recommended not to eat too much spicy food and to avoid sodas and fizzy drinks which promote gastric acidity. On the other hand, alkalinising foods (green vegetables, potatoes, avocado, bananas, almonds, etc.) should be favoured.