Voice Disorder Programme
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)'s Voice Disorder Programme offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of voice disorders. Our team of specialists works together to provide personalised care for each patient, helping them regain a healthy and functional voice.
Conditions We Treat
Voice disorders are conditions that affect the quality, pitch, or volume of your voice. Our programme addresses various conditions, such as:
- Hoarseness (dysphonia)
- Vocal fold nodules and polyps
- Muscle tension dysphonia
- Vocal fold paralysis
- Spasmodic dysphonia
- Laryngeal cancer
- Voice problems following surgery or trauma
Our Services
AKUH offers a range of diagnostic and treatment options to improve your voice, including:
- Comprehensive evaluation: Our team will assess your voice using advanced technology and discuss your medical history to determine the cause of your voice disorder.
- LASER treatment: In some cases, minimally invasive LASER procedures can be used to remove vocal cord lesions to improve vocal fold function.
- Voice therapy: Our speech-language pathologists will work with you to develop personalised voice therapy exercises to strengthen your vocal cords, improve breathing techniques, and modify vocal habits to prevent future problems.
Benefits of our Programme
- Multidisciplinary care: Our team of specialists collaborates to provide a holistic approach to your voice care.
- Advanced technology: We use state-of-the-art equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
- Improved communication: Effective voice therapy can significantly enhance your communication abilities.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our team includes otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), speech-language pathologists, and voice therapists. We work together to provide you with the best possible care.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, look up our experts under ENT (Otolaryngology) or Speech Therapy.
Next steps: If you are experiencing any voice problems, don't hesitate to seek help. Book an appointment with our ENT specialists for a consultation.
