Voice Disorders How do we produce voice? Resonance Nose, Mouth The sounds are changed by our mouth and nose to make words.
Phonation Voice box The voice box has two vocal cords. When the air passes through the vocal cords, they vibrate to produce a sound.
Respiration Lungs Power for voicing comes from the air we exhale from our lungs.
I may have a voice problem if… • My voice sounds hoarse, breathy, or strained • It is painful or effortful to speak • My voice gets tired and fades away • I lose my voice often • My voice makes it difficult for other people to hear and understand me • Other people frequently ask me what’s wrong with my voice
Who are Speech Therapists? We are professionals who assess and treat people with swallowing and communication disorders including voice disorders. I have a voice problem, what can a Speech Therapist do? • Work together with ENT Doctors to determine the nature and severity of your voice problem • Listen to you speak and test your voice using specialised equipment • Introduce voice techniques to use your voice correctly • Teach you voice exercises to help you protect your voice • Help you learn good voice habits