Voice Clinic
Our speech pathologists help those who may be experiencing a voice disorder.
This could be regular experiences of tension, strain or discomfort when speaking, constant need to clear your throat, persistent or dry cough, lack of voice power, loss of voice, deterioration of your voice over the day, or breaks or sudden pitch changes in your voice.
Services
If you think you have a voice disorder, our speech pathologists will:
- Take a detailed case history
- Conduct voice assessments that will help to determine the cause of your voice problem
- Make recommendations based on assessment results and evidence-based practice
- Provide therapy to alleviate symptoms.
Please note: An Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) or a Respiratory review is required before therapy can be commenced.
Please get in touch with us to make an appointment.
Email: voiceclinic@newcastle.edu.au
There is currently no cost for this service.
There are many things that can be done to reduce the chance of developing a problem with your voice.
You can maintain good vocal hygiene by:
- Drinking plenty of water
- Reducing caffeine intake
- Reducing smoking
- Avoiding yelling and straining your voice
- Using microphone and FM systems when possible
- Resting your voice when possible.
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