Dysphonia Treatment in India

Robert Davis, a 58-year-old high school...

Robert Davis, a 58-year-old high school history teacher, had always prided himself on his clear, commanding voice that could quiet a rowdy classroom. Over the past year, his voice had become increasingly hoarse, breathy, and would often cut out entirely by the end of the day. He was struggling to be heard, and his students were becoming disengaged. His primary care doctor referred him to an ENT specialist, Dr. Evans. After a thorough examination, Dr. Evans recommended a laryngoscopy to visualize Robert's vocal cords. The procedure was quick, though the sensation of the scope passing through his nose was uncomfortable. The diagnosis was vocal cord atrophy and bowing, a common age-related change. The recovery was simple, with just a mild sore throat. Robert was then referred to a speech-language pathologist for voice therapy. Emotionally, he had felt a profound sense of loss and frustration, fearing the end of his teaching career. After the diagnosis and start of therapy, he felt immense relief. Learning vocal exercises gave him back a sense of control, and while his voice isn't what it was at 30, he can project clearly again and feels reconnected to his students and his passion.