Vocal Disorders

Voice disorders in children can present in a variety of ways, including hoarseness, raspiness, abnormal cry or noisy breathing. Pediatric voice disorders occur when the vocal cords do not produce a clear sound. While most voice disorders are benign, occasionally a pediatric voice disorder indicates a life-threatening problem.

Pediatric voice disorder treatments:

• Voice therapy
• Temporary vocal cord augmentation
• Vocal cord surgery for polyps and cysts
• Laryngeal nerve reinnervation for vocal cord paralysis
• Tracheal reconstruction

Voice disorders in children are usually treated successfully. Early detection is paramount for normal speech and language development.

Pediatric ENT of Oklahoma has a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pedicatric vocal disorders and hoarseness.