Ahead of the RSM Laryngology & Rhinology division‘s webinar on The Professional Voice, on 5 th February, I’m mindful once again of how valuable close ENT & SLT working is to caring for our patients and clients. In this particular webinar, I’ll be taking part in the professional panel, as a voice specialist SLT, responding to any questions that may come … Read More
‘We’ll Meet Again’ – How voices can shine through in a time of crisis
In our time of national lockdown, with the country looking for glimmers of hope, there’s been a resurgence of the term ‘We’ll Meet Again.’ It’s a term synonymous with one song and one voice in particular: the voice of Dame Vera Lynn. Though Dame Vera was not a Dame when she first recorded that song, her unmistakeable voice and what … Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the practice is introducing new measures in order to follow government recommended guidelines in relation to coronavirus. From today therefore we are carrying out appointments remotely (online or via telephone) and no appointments will be held at the practice. Our standard cancellation policy of at least 24 hours notice will still apply as we … Read More
What Effect Does Oestrogen Hormone Therapy Have On The Voice?
Oestrogen hormone therapy given to people transitioning into female will not have any effect on the vocal cords or the vocal tract. This can sometimes be disappointing news to some transgender females because they really hope (and understandably so) that it would help to make their voice higher or a bit lighter. Unfortunately though, it simply doesn’t have that effect. … Read More
How to Treat a “Breathy” Voice
Knowing what to target when a patient presents with a breathy voice is a general question, but equally a good one to ask. Some people will have breathy voices for a variety of different reasons and so the first thing I would do is ascertain whether or not they have a diagnosis. Generally breathy voices arise because the vocal cords … Read More