Even if a good history and voice evaluation are done, it is vitally important that the laryngologist do a complete ENT evaluation. This includes the components of a general ear, nose and throat exam. The complete ENT exam is a form of data acquisition. When evaluating the vocal athlete, this exam allows the examination of what impacts the voice. The third part of a thorough annual vocal physical is a general ENT, ear, nose and throat exam.

The voice evaluation is an equally important part of the exam of a professional voice user. By tailoring the voice exam to the patient, we are able to refine our list of diagnosis and start to narrow down to the most likely cause of voice injury.

If doctors who treat professional voice users rush through the history, they risk missing the true cause of a voice problem. They often do so because they believe the scope can provide the answer. But this results in missed diagnoses, delayed treatment, and unnecessary medications most of the time. Here at Center for Vocal Health we recognize the history is the foundation of the voice exam.

The Center for Vocal Health voice and laryngology practice is located a few short hours from one of the performance capitals of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada. Many performers choose to make the trip to Beverly Hills to ensure their voice is in good shape or to troubleshoot issues they are having. This has helped me, as a specialized laryngologist, become more knowledgeable about the specific challenges in Las Vegas voice use.

Smoking is common among singers and voice users for many reasons. Smoking tiself, not the specific drug in it, causes voice issues.

Videostroboscopy is most commonly done by passing a small scope in the mouth, which is far less sensitive than the nose. This produces a brighter, high-resolution image of the vocal cords in action.

Although research is not yet conclusive regarding vaping and the effect on the voice, there is proof about the vocal effects of traditional cigarette smoking. Smoking and vaping are similar in many ways, which suggests that they may also cause vocal injury in a comparable fashion

A laryngologist is a physician and surgeon that is specifically trained to care for the voice and larynx (voice box). While ENTs are technically trained to care for basic throat issues, Laryngologists complete extra training to more accurately assess, diagnose, and treat the voice.