A: "With a cold, several parts of the upper respiratory tract become swollen, including the vocal cords," said Michael G. Stewart, otorhinolaryngologist in chief at New York-Presbyterian ...

Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a cold? An ENT specialist explains why whispering can worsen strain, what helps ...

Maybe you first notice something is wrong when your normally clear-as-a-bell voice gets a little bit husky. Pretty soon all that your friends can hear is a lot of croaking when you try to speak up.

Laryngitis, an inflammation of the larynx, is a common problem in primary care. Although often self-limited, laryngitis of some etiologies can have serious complications and require the attention of a ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing an uptick of hand, foot and mouth, viral upper respiratory infections, and strep throat. Pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are ...

Just as we care for our overall health, our voices deserve the same attention. Vocal health is essential for those who rely on their voices and want to communicate clearly and comfortably. “I believe ...

This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital continue to see a lot of COVID cases and upper respiratory viruses. They are also seeing a lot of colds and some pneumonia. UPMC ...