Patient Info/Procedures

Please use this section to find more information on conditions and procedures that are treated at the Pacific Voice Clinic

In-office vocal fold injection

An in-office vocal fold injection is performed to deliver a filler material into one or both vocal folds to improve the voice and/or swallowing functions. This procedure is performed when the vocal folds do not close completely. 

Laryngeal Papillomatosis

Laryngeal Papillomatosis is a disease in which papillomata or benign wart-like growths develop on the laryngeal tissues due to persistent viral infection.

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Spasmodic dysphonia is a disorder of muscle spasms of your voice box (larynx) when speaking. This may cause your voice to sound interrupted or broken. 

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy is a procedure where a tract is created between the skin and trachea to help someone breathe better. A tube is placed in that tract to keep it open and to help take care of that person’s breathing. 

Muscle Tension Dysphonia/Hyperfunction of the larynx

When you use your voice, muscles in your voicebox (larynx) are activated. A hyperfunctioning larynx means that the muscles in the larynx are more active or more tense than they should be. This is known as muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). 

Subglottic Stenosis

Subglottic and tracheal stenosis are scarring conditions that narrow the space for passing air into the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. 

Unilateral vocal fold paralysis

Vocal fold paresis or paralysis results from an injury to the nerve that controls opening or closing of one of the vocal folds.

Bilateral vocal fold paralysis

Bilateral vocal cord paralysis leads to the inability of the true vocal cords to open and close appropriately and often occurs as a result of surgical injury or malignancy. This ultimately leads to voicing, swallowing, and breathing difficulty.