We sometimes take simple tasks such as being able to swallow properly, or communicate with one another for granted. When you are struggling with what should be an easy thing for most you feeling dejected and frustrated.
We’re here to help! We’ve been successfully treating patients in Tucson for since 2006 and have the knowledge and experience to diagnose these complex problems, including:
- Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Thyroid Issues
- Laryngeal & Voice Disorders
At Southern Arizona Ear Nose and Throat, we treat all types of speech and swallowing disorders. Ranging from growths to Dysphagia to speech disorders, Dr. Ray is an expert on diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Areas That We Specialize
Speech Disorders
Difficulty speaking or communicating can be affected by a wide variety of problems that can include issues such as hearing, voice problems, dysphonia, cleft palate, stuttering, development disabilities, learning or reading disorders, autism, brain injuries, stoke, and many others.
Here at Southern Arizona ENT, we can diagnose a wide variety of voice disorders along with other conditions that may affect your speech, vocal cords, or other areas such as thyroid or larynx. The complexity of speech disorders requires experience, expertise, and patience. Our team is highly qualified when it comes to solving these very difficult to diagnose and treat problems.
Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorders)
Swallowing disorders, also called Dysphagia, can be a complex and difficult problem to properly diagnose and treat.
Each patient will have a vastly different experience with varying severity, and it can affect daily life, including the ability to eat or drink. We’ve been successfully diagnosing and treating patients with Dysphagia for over two decades here in Tucson, and we can help you determine what is affecting you and help you get your life back.
Laryngeal & Voice Disorders
The larynx houses the vocal cords and is crucial for us to be able to produce sound. This highly specialized area can greatly affect or quality of life and make communication difficult. It may be something more serious such as cancer, but in many cases damage is not life-threatening and is caused by strain through excessive talking, talking too loud or low, coughing, smoking, screaming, or even singing.
Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and inflammation of the larynx, which can lead to a consistent hoarseness and difficulty swallowing or talking. Other issues might include vocal cord nodules, polyps, hemorrhage, or a variety of issues that may require surgical intervention.
It’s important to talk with your ENT to develop a comprehensive overview of your symptoms and to develop a treatment plan that’s unique to your symptoms. The majority of these types of problems are very treatable and we’re here to help you!
Make an appointment today
If you are struggling with speech disorders, trouble swallowing, or have other concerns such as thyroid or growths, we invite you to reach out today and we would be happy to help you determine what is happening and develop a treatment plan.