Our Speech and Voice Pathologist will evaluate and treat various speech and swallowing disorders, including hoarseness and head/neck cancers.
Comprehensive evaluations include:
• Digital stroboscopy to evaluate voice disorders and facilitate a treatment plan to return optimal voice function
• Evaluation for dysphagia (trouble swallowing) using digital Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) techniques
• Head/neck cancer evaluation includes tracheoesophageal prosthesis evaluation and management, esophageal speech, and voice restoration.
• Speech and language evaluations
Please contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment.
Our Speech and Voice Pathologist will offer an evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of various speech and swallowing disorders including hoarseness and head/neck cancers. If you are suffering from a speech and swallow condition, please contact Naugatuck Valley ENT at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment.
If you’re experiencing persistent ear pain, chronic sinus congestion, or frequent sore throats, it may be time to see an ENT. Listen to Your Ears, Nose, and Throat: 10 Signs You Should See an ENT highlights key symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored, from hearing loss to trouble swallowing. Don’t wait for issues to worsen—schedule an appointment with Naugatuck Valley ENT today for expert care.
Acid reflux occurs when acidic stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when this acid flow remains in the esophagus, leading to classic heartburn symptoms. At the same time, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) occurs when stomach acid travels further up, reaching the throat or voice box. GERD and LPR may have overlapping symptoms, including heartburn, throat soreness, hoarseness, and a sensation of a “lump” in the throat.
Have you ever noticed that your favorite foods suddenly taste off or that everything has a metallic flavor? You might be experiencing Dysgeusia, a condition where your taste perception is altered. This issue is more common than you might think, affecting up to 17% of adults in the United States. Contact us at (203) 578-4630 to schedule an appointment.
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), also known as glossodynia, causes discomforting sensations of heat or pain in the mouth. Though commonly felt on the tongue, BMS can also affect other areas like the lips, roof, and floor of the mouth. Despite its prevalence, with up to 15 percent of people experiencing symptoms, continuous burning is reported by less than one percent, often observed more in females and middle-aged or older individuals, despite a seemingly normal oral cavity appearance.
