Speech-Language Pathology Questions

Laryngitis is the most common cause of hoarseness and voice loss that starts suddenly. Most cases of laryngitis are caused by a viral infection that leads to swelling of the vocal cords. Other includes voice overuse, smoking, infection, GERD etc. Where inflammation of vocal cord occur which leads to difficult vibration of vocal cord leading to loss of voice pitch. The best treatment for this condition is to stay well hydrated and to rest or reduce voice use. Consult a ENT specialist to get evalu...more

Some times due to overuse of vocal cords can lead to vocal abuse. To treat so just give rest to your vocal cords, use warm saline water to gargle twice a day, you can sip warm drink as it soothes your throat, you can try steam inhalation too. But if it persist for long or associated with other symptoms like severe pain, sore throat etc consult an ENT specialist for the same.

Hi I have been thru your concerns. One thing which you have not mentioned is this behaviour of Agression in his school also I would like to know his behaviour within his peer group the importance of this is that is this behaviour of Agression visible at all places or with his parents only .If the behaviour of Agression is visible everywhere like complaints from the school teachers of hitting other children and disobedience not remaining seated at one place, not able to play harmoniously with his...more

Mouth breathing is a common symptom in children with adenoid hypertrophy, if child is having hearing problem probably he is developing otitis media with effusion than adenoidectomy is advisable.

Cognitive therapy (CT) is a type of psychotherapy developed by American psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck. CT is one of the therapeutic approaches within the larger group of cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) and was first expounded by Beck in the 1960s. Cognitive therapy is always short term goal oriented and tailor made. Usually the therapy could range from one month to one year. Take care.

It might be due to depression, I would like to advice you get a consultation from psychotherapist. For betterment. Mean time you can try to elevate your mood, by doing things you like. Eat healthy, sometimes eating healthy can also work as mood elevators. If you have further enquiry then you can ask.

Around 14 months the child speaks... But in some cases it may be late...
You may give her homoeopathic medicine
Baryta carb 1M 1 dose...

You r facing unknown phobia first you should think that you r superior than others automatically will boldly express your thoughts without interruption.

Dear lybrate-user
Stuttering can have genetic cause. We may not know where there your child will also get for sure but there is a chance. Everyone do stammer in their life and it's become unnotice certainly because they know to overcome without giving attention to it. My advice to you to have a consultation with speech therapist. They will make you like any other person provided you follow the approach.

Dear lybrate user. I can understand. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties, and so change the way they feel. The treatment depends on the problem. Because each goal is taken separate, complete cure could take time. But goal oriented approach, each goal can be achieved around 4 to 6 weeks. Tak...more