laryngologist
Treats vocal cords
A laryngologist is a physician who specializes in disorders of the larynx—the voice box.
Laryngologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the vocal cords, swallowing, and airway: The singer consulted a laryngologist about her vocal nodules.
The field is a subspecialty of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine).
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
dysphonia · aphonia · symptoms · assessment · evaluation · imaging · histology · pathology
Sound-producing throat membranes
- vocal foldsSound-producing laryngeal membranes
- glottisVocal cord opening
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- voice boxSpeech-producing throat organ
pharynx · trachea · airway · esophagus · hypopharynx · nasopharynx · oropharynx
Neurological vocal cord disorder
- subglottic stenosisWindpipe constriction below voicebox
- epiglottitisInflamed laryngeal cartilage flap
- chronic coughLong-lasting expulsive reflex
- airway obstructionBlocked respiratory passage
Treatment for speaking disorders
- speech pathologyStudy of communication disorders
- voice restAbstaining from speech therapeutically
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
Surgically created airway opening
- laser surgeryMedical procedure using focused light
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- suturesMedical wound closures
operating room · recovery · postoperative · endoscopic surgery
Those who vocalize melodies
- actorsThose playing roles
- teachersThose who instruct students
- clergyOrdained religious officials collectively
- broadcastersThose who transmit programming
auctioneers · coaches · lawyers · lecturers · public speakers · performers · announcers
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
hoarseness · dysphonia · aphonia · symptoms · assessment · evaluation · imaging · histology · pathology · polyps
vocal cords
Sound-producing throat membranes
- vocal foldsSound-producing laryngeal membranes
- glottisVocal cord opening
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
voice box · pharynx · trachea · airway · esophagus · hypopharynx · nasopharynx · oropharynx
spasmodic dysphonia
Neurological vocal cord disorder
- subglottic stenosisWindpipe constriction below voicebox
- epiglottitisInflamed laryngeal cartilage flap
- chronic coughLong-lasting expulsive reflex
voice therapy
Treatment for speaking disorders
- speech pathologyStudy of communication disorders
- voice restAbstaining from speech therapeutically
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
tracheostomy
Surgically created airway opening
- laser surgeryMedical procedure using focused light
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
sutures · operating room · recovery · postoperative · endoscopic surgery
singers
Those who vocalize melodies
- actorsThose playing roles
- teachersThose who instruct students
- clergyOrdained religious officials collectively
broadcasters · auctioneers · coaches · lawyers · lecturers · public speakers · performers · announcers