Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) occurs when the liquid, food, and/or gas contents of the stomach leak back up through the esophagus into the voice box (larynx) and/or the back of throat (pharynx).
Wellness & Prevention
Vaping Is Not a Safe Alternative to Smoking
Vaping, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), has increased in recent years compared to the use of traditional cigarettes.
Hearing Loss with the Use of Protective Face Masks
For those with underlying hearing loss or impairment, face masks can introduce a new, unexpected barrier to communicating with others, whether they are currently using hearing aids or not.
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Voice
Maintaining a healthy voice is important for establishing and preserving relationships and communicating adequately with others.
Learn More about Your Voice
Voice is the sound that is made when your vocal cords vibrate together as air passes through the larynx (your voice box).
What You Should Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel, or new, respiratory disease that was first detected in China in 2019 and has since spread around the world
Falls Prevention for Older Adults
Falls and their resulting injuries, disability, loss of independence, and impact on family members are among the most serious health issues affecting older adults.
Secondhand Smoke and Children
Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by a smoker. It contaminates the air and is collected in clothing, hair, curtains, and furniture.
Facial Sports Injuries
Participating in sports is a great way to stay healthy and active, but facial sports injuries are all too common, whether you’re playing softball, basketball, football, soccer, bicycling, or nearly any kind of physical activity.
Mouth Sores FAQs
Mouth sores, or oral ulcers, make it painful to eat and talk. Two of the most common types of recurrent mouth sores are fever blisters, also known as cold sores, and canker sores.
