MedBlog

How cold, flu, and allergy symptoms can hurt your voice

Most of us don’t really think about our voice as a tangible thing that requires care – until we can’t use it because of illness. When you get sick and lose your voice, you may think it’s just a normal part of being sick.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

February 1, 2021

3 signs your vocal cords may be damaged

Everyone loses their voice or experiences hoarseness temporarily, but if vocal problems persist you need to take action to avoid long-term or permanent damage. Here are 3 signs you should seek voice care.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

January 22, 2021

Voice care: Sorting fact from fiction

We depend on our voices, but often take them for granted. Get the truth about common voice myths and find tips for how to keep the voice in tip-top shape.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

April 13, 2020

Worth singing about: UTSW Voice Care Center expands services to Fort Worth

Already the largest voice center in the state, the UT Southwestern Clinical Center for Voice Care is poised to help even more patients in the Metroplex with the recent opening of its new location in Cowtown.

September 7, 2017

Beware: 4 conditions that can lead to voice problems

We only get one set of vocal cords, so protect them. Beware of these four conditions that can lead to vocal irritation or damage.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

May 11, 2016

Answering questions about voice care, home remedies via live chat

Our voice is our primary mode of interaction and communication, but we often don’t realize just how important it is until there is a problem.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

April 5, 2016

Save your most valuable work asset: Your vocal cords

Don’t take your voice for granted. UT Southwestern describes how to take care of it and what trouble signs to look out for.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

March 3, 2016

Hoarse? Lost your voice? Here’s what to do

If you’re hoarse for more than two weeks, you should see a laryngologist (an ENT surgeon who specializes in the vocal cords).

April 9, 2015