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Voice Disorders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your voice healthy will ensure you are able to communicate properly, and for some people who rely on it to earn a living \u2013 singers, teachers and lawyers, for instance \u2013 good voice health is essential. These same individuals tend to put more strain on their vocal cords. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even those whose professions don\u2019t require constant speaking still suffer when experiencing voice-related health issues. It is estimated that 7.5 million<\/strong> people experience voice disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMore About Voice Disorders<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Swallowing Disorders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you swallow, you are chewing food and moving it to the esophagus, a tube that connects to the stomach. Dysphagia, the medical term for difficulty swallowing, is characterized by the sensation of food or liquid getting stuck in the throat or chest. There are numerous factors that can cause swallowing difficulty, most of them fairly benign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Swallowing Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Few of us give much thought to the act of swallowing, but it\u2019s actually a complex process that involves around 50 pairs of muscles and nerves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four stages that make up the swallowing process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n