ENT

A 'broken' voice may be caused by spasmodic dysphonia

Lesley Childs, M.D.

May 10, 2024

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Lesley Childs, M.D.

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ENT; Prevention

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

Discovery; ENT; Men's Health

Advanced sinus surgery relieves nasal polyp symptoms – without a long recovery

Nasal polyps can make it difficult to breathe, sleep, or enjoy your daily life. Learn how advanced sinus surgery can get patients back to breathing easier – with less pain and a shorter recovery than traditional sinus procedures.

Matthew W. Ryan, M.D.

October 18, 2021

ENT; Prevention

What to include in your ‘voice care lunchbox’ – and what to leave out

Make your own version of Ariana Grande’s voice care lunchbox from The Voice. UT Southwestern discusses which items to include and what to add to help patients keep their voices in great shape.

Lesley Childs, M.D.

October 25, 2021

“It’s about looking at a disability and not seeing it as a disability. I've lived with (hearing loss) my whole life and sometimes when I haven't been able to hear myself, I sing based on feeling. That was something I could tap into, so I do really feel like it can be a superpower.”

Maelyn Jarmon quoted from: ‘The Voice’ of Frisco inspires millions with her songs, and her superpower

Brain; ENT

Invisible acoustic neuroma surgery removes tumors with no visible scarring

Invisible acoustic neuroma surgery is an advanced technique for tumor removal that results in no visible scarring. UT Southwestern is one of just two centers in the U.S. to offer this procedure.