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Is Vocal Fry Bad for You?

The topic of vocal fry in young women is important and it does not seem to be going away. Regularly, a study concludes that speaking in vocal fry affects a…

Dr. Ronen Nazarian

Dr. Ronen Nazarian Dr. Ronen Nazarian is the Director of Otology and Hearing Disorders at Osborne Head and Neck Institute in Los Angeles, CA. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and…

Dr. Michael Godin

Dr. Michael Godin Dr. Godin is a double Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who enjoys the positive, creative, and artistic nature of his profession. Dr. Godin currently has…

Wegener’s Granulomatosis is a fairly uncommon autoimmune disorder in which small arterial blood vessels are attacked by the body, restricting blood flow to various organs. This ultimately results in scar…

Otitis Externa – Swimmer’s Ear

Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal. Otitis externa has many possible causes: Bacterial: Bacteria can infect the outer ear when the skin is damaged. Moisture in the…

What is Vocal Cord Paralysis?

Vocal cord paralysis (VCP), also known as vocal fold paralysis, refers to vocal cord immobility due to dysfunction of the vocal nerves. The vocal cords are V-shaped structures located inside…

Adele says “Hello” after Vocal Surgery

Adele released “Hello” to universally rave reviews, which were understandable given the beauty and vocal quality demonstrated on the track. Many in the voice world listened carefully, as well, to…

Derrick Rose: Orbital Fracture Precautions

CHICAGO, October 6, 2015 – Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during practice earlier this week after taking an elbow to the face. He underwent…

Derrick Rose: Orbital Fracture Surgery

CHICAGO – Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during practice after taking an elbow to the face. He was taken to Rush University Medical Center for…

Happily Ever After (a Hemorrhage)

An earlier Voice Case of the Week described a severe vocal hemorrhage, which occurred after a patient choked and coughed while eating. The follow up to this included a discussion…

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Nose and Nasal Reconstruction

I have a small bump on my nose. My doctor says it is basal cell carcinoma and I should have it removed. What should I expect to happen when I…

Basal Cell Cancer: Nasal Reconstruction

Do I need a forehead flap for my nasal reconstruction after removal of a basal cell skin cancer? Case Study The patient is a 56-year-old male who was diagnosed with…

Sleep Disorders: Sleep Apnea and Upper Stimulation Therapy

In a recent segment on NPR, the topic of sleep disorders was brought up. How can sleep problems affect more than our attention? How can sleep problems affect our health?…

Jet’s Quarterback, Geno Smith, Suffers a Broken Jaw?

Recently New York Jet’s quarterback, Geno Smith, was involved in an altercation with a teammate and suffered a punch to the face that resulted in a broken jaw. He is…

Facial Trauma and Orbital Fracture

Question: I had trauma to my face and am bruised around my eye but my vision is normal. Does this mean I don’t have an orbital fracture? Orbital fractures or…

Small Hemorrhages: So Now What?

In a prior article, we discussed how small undetected hemorrhages will eventually lead to a larger vocal injury. The overarching question here, though, is now what? How do we use…

Meghan Trainor: Hemorrhages and the Professional Singer

Meghan Trainor, talented songwriter and singer, has had to stop performing and cancel the remainder of her tour due to a second vocal hemorrhage. Singers, vocal coaches, and fans have…

Voice Case of the Week: “Pushing Through” and “Working Around” Hoarseness

The patient is a 40-year-old female who noted voice changes after choking. She was drinking water the night before and noted it went down the wrong pipe. She only coughed…

What is the Best Imaging Study to Evaluate a Broken Nose?

Case Study The patient is a 29-year-old female who sustained a fall and injury to her face. She was seen in the emergency room and was noted to have a…

Allergies and the Voice

Most people associate allergies with the classic symptoms seen on commercials: itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; and sneezing. However, far more often, allergies present subtly, and in a way that…