Video post. Discussion with a colleague about vocal cord weakness — reviewing how to identify LCA paresis by focusing on the movement and position of the vocal processes. YouTube link.
Migration note: Connects to the Neurolaryngology section (Part II Structural) and Part III Laryngoscopy.
Home›Clinical & Educational›Speech or Voice, What’s the Difference? Mr. Heim Stillear story — post-stroke dysarthria. “Speech line” concept: above the Adam’s apple = speech modification (resonance and interruptions); below = sound production. Dysarthria = neurologic problem above the speech line. Discusses how slurred speech creates false perception of diminished intelligence. Distinguishes voice problems (below the…
Home›Clinical & Educational›What’s a Laryngologist? Explains the various names (laryngologist, phonosurgeon, voice doctor, phoniatrist) and that there is no formal degree — anyone may use the name, though training is becoming more formalized. References the book. Migration note: Could integrate into About Dr. Thomas or a new “What is Laryngology?” intro page.
Home›Clinical & Educational›What Is Voice? Faith N. Metsan’s first appearance — voice disappears suddenly over an afternoon. Dr. Marcus Goodew doesn’t look at vocal cords. Defines voice: “a sound produced by vibration and amplified by resonance; no vocal cords are required.” Violin analogy — anything vibrating in audible range has a voice. Two components: sound…
Home›Clinical & Educational›Frog in Your Throat? The founding post of the blog — mirrors the book’s thesis. Getting a hoarseness diagnosis can be “a long, tough process.” Patient stories: “The explanation for my hoarseness doesn’t make sense” and “I have tried so many treatments without success.” Key message: “A hoarse person with a voice that…
Home›Clinical & Educational›Anatomy of the Voice Box Accessible anatomy introduction. Three functions of the larynx: regulate breathing, create sound, keep food out of lungs. Describes thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple), cricoid cartilage, hyoid bone, and how testosterone thickens/elongates vocal cords lowering pitch. Written from a café observation scene with a Japanese-speaking couple. References the book. Migration…
Home›Clinical & Educational›Hoarseness: We All Know It When We Hear It Introduces Faith N. Metsan story (recurring character from the book). Core definition: hoarseness = (1) unwanted air leak through vocal cords, or (2) irregular leak of air through vocal cords. “That is it. That is the essence and foundation of my entire book.” Every…
