Voice Center
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We all rely on our ability to communicate, but for those with voice, airway or swallowing disorders, basic tasks like speaking or eating can present significant challenges. Our Lady of the Lake Voice Center, which evaluates and manages voice, swallowing, and airway disorder, provides world-class care to these individuals daily.
Our Lady of the Lake is nationally ranked as a top 50 provider in the specialty of Ear, Nose & Throat, which includes our Voice Center team, by U.S. News and World Report. This year, the hospital ranked No. 37 out of more than 4,500 medical centers evaluated in the U.S.
Our team of voice and swallowing professionals uses state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to provide patients with a wide range of medical, surgical and behavioral treatments for a range of upper airway disorders. In addition, we are engaged in research within the institution and in collaboration with other centers to continue to advance care.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (225) 765-5335.
When to Seek Treatment
Early diagnosis can ensure effective treatment. If you experience any of the following problems, consult your primary care physician or contact us at Our Lady of the Lake Voice Center:
- Hoarseness
- Breathlessness
- Voice loss
- Persistent cough
- Sore throat or lump in the throat
- Vocal fatigue
- Constant clearing of throat
- Neck or throat tightness
- Pitch problems
- Loss of vocal range
- Voice breaks
- Atypical, unresponsive asthma
- Difficulty with tracheostomy
- Loud Breathing
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breathing
- Choking on food or liquids
- Food sticking
- Regurgitation of undigested food
- Sore throat or lump in the throat