Children can have problems with their voice at one time or another, perhaps caused by a cold or “losing” his or her voice. Some voice problems last only for a short time. Others may last longer. Therapy may be necessary.

We have Speech-Language Pathologists who specialize in treating Voice Disorders in children.

Signs

• Roughness of voice
• Breathiness
• Strained
• Abnormal pitch or volume
• Loss of voice

Symptoms

• Decreased vocal endurance
• Variable vocal quality during the day
• Running out of breath quickly
• Frequent coughing or throat clearing
• Excessive throat tension/pain/tenderness

Causes

• Vocal fold abnormalities
• Inflammation or trauma of the larynx
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Vocal fatigue
• Anxiety or depression

For more information on voice problems, call our office at (208) 535-1286.