Conditions of the throat can be as simple as a minor nuisance or it could be a major ordeal. Tonsillitis, strep throat, voice disorders and even hoarseness all interfere with our ability to communicate. Many of these conditions can be improved or corrected with the care of one of our practitioners at Lake ENT. While always a last option, we are extremely versed in the surgical treatments sometimes required to resolve such issues. The removal of tonsils and adenoids may be part of your treatment. 

Voice not as strong as it used to be? Noticing increasing hoarseness? Perhaps you’re having difficulty swallowing food, liquids or saliva. There may be numerous reasons causing these conditions.

Our board certified doctors can evaluate patients and develop a plan of care for adult patients who are experiencing a speech (voice) disorder or dysphagia (swallowing disorder).

A voice disorder is often a problem with the way the voice sounds. A patient may sound hoarse, have a high or low pitch, can be nasally or even have a denasal sound to their voice. These problems can be a result from allergies, chronic sinus infections or even severe sore throats. 

Dysphagia or swallowing disorders can occur at one of the three stages of the swallowing process: oral phase (mouth), pharyngeal phase (throat) or esophageal phase (esophagus). General signs can include coughing during or right after eating or drinking, a gurgling voice during or after eating or drinking or recurring pneumonia. 

We use diagnostic laryngoscopy to assess the throat, and can facilitate other medications/ procedures/ diagnostic imagery to evaluate and treat your throat condition.