Laryngology focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the larynx (voice box), vocal cords, and airway. These conditions can impact speech, breathing and swallowing, significantly affecting a person’s quality of life. Common disorders include vocal cord paralysis, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), vocal nodules, polyps, chronic laryngitis, and laryngeal cancer. Symptoms may range from persistent hoarseness, throat pain, and difficulty swallowing to airway obstruction in severe cases. Voice disorders are common in professionals who use their voice extensively, such as teachers, singers, and public speakers, making early diagnosis and treatment essential to prevent permanent damage.
Below are the key services offered:
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Voice Therapy: Rehabilitation programmes to improve vocal cord function and reduce strain.
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Microlaryngeal Surgery: Minimally invasive removal of nodules, polyps, and cysts affecting vocal cords.
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Laser Surgery for Laryngeal Lesions: Precision treatment for benign and malignant growths using CO2 laser.
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Vocal Cord Injections: Restoring vocal cord mobility in cases of paralysis or atrophy.
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Laryngeal Framework Surgery: This is a structural modification to improve voice quality and airway stability.
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Phonomicrosurgery: Used to treat structural abnormalities or tumours, phonomicrosurgery, or partial laryngectomy, ensures voice preservation while removing diseased tissue.
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Tracheostomy: Surgical airway opening for severe breathing difficulties.
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Treatment: Medical and lifestyle interventions for acid reflux affecting the voice.
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Post-Surgical Voice Rehabilitation: Speech and breathing exercises to enhance vocal health.
Voice Clinic
At Manipal Hospital, we understand how vital your voice is—not just for communication but for your identity and confidence. Our Voice Clinic is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating voice disorders, ensuring that you regain speech clarity, strength, and endurance. Whether you are a professional singer, teacher, or someone struggling with hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or loss of voice, our team of expert laryngologists, speech therapists, and voice rehabilitation specialists are here to provide expert care and support.
Our personalised treatment plans include advanced medical therapies, voice therapy, and minimally invasive surgical interventions like laser-assisted microsurgery. For conditions like vocal cord nodules, polyps, spasmodic dysphonia, and vocal fold paralysis, we provide state-of-the-art treatment while ensuring optimal voice preservation. We prioritise recovery and long-term vocal health, offering specialised training and rehabilitation to prevent future issues. With world-class care and a patient-centric approach, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road ensures your voice remains strong, transparent, and resilient.
Below are the key services offered at our Voice Clinic:
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Comprehensive Voice Assessment: Advanced diagnostic tools to assess voice quality and vocal cord function.
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Stroboscopy & Narrow Band Imaging (NBI): Assessment of vocal cord disorders can be done with stroboscopy for functional assessment and NBI for structural assessments
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Voice Therapy & Rehabilitation: Tailored therapy for hoarseness, strain, and vocal fatigue.
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Laser-Assisted Vocal Cord Surgery: Precise treatment for nodules, polyps, and cysts with minimal downtime.
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Botulinum Toxin Therapy: Effective therapy for spasmodic dysphonia and voice tremors.
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Treatment for Vocal Cord Paralysis: Voice restoration through surgical and rehabilitative techniques.
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Specialised Care for Professionals: Preventive and rehabilitative care for singers, teachers, and speakers.
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Minimally Invasive Procedures: Cutting-edge interventions ensuring quicker recovery and voice preservation.
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Post-Surgical Vocal Rehabilitation: Guided therapy to regain optimal voice function after surgery.
Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation
At Manipal Hospital, we understand how vital speech and swallowing are to daily life. Whether recovering from a medical condition, surgery, or neurological disorder, our Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation Clinic is here to help you regain these essential functions.
Difficulties in speaking or swallowing can impact your quality of life, but with the proper care, progress is possible. Our expert team of speech and swallowing therapists provides personalised therapy for conditions such as dysphagia (swallowing disorders), aphasia, voice disorders, and speech impairments caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease, head and neck cancers, or trauma. We use advanced diagnostic tools like fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and video fluoroscopy to assess swallowing function accurately. Treatment plans may include exercises to strengthen muscles, neuromuscular stimulation, compensatory strategies, and dietary modifications.
Below are the key services offered at our Speech & Swallowing Rehabilitation Clinic:
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Comprehensive Speech & Swallowing Evaluation: Advanced tools to assess and diagnose disorders.
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Dysphagia Therapy: Targeted exercises and techniques to improve swallowing safety.
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Speech Therapy for Neurological Conditions: Support for stroke, Parkinson’s, and brain injury patients.
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Voice Therapy & Resonance Training: Personalised care for hoarseness, vocal strain, and speech clarity.
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES): Innovative therapy to strengthen swallowing muscles.
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Post-Surgical Swallowing Rehabilitation: Specialised therapy for patients recovering from head and neck surgeries.
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC): Assistive technologies for individuals with severe speech impairments.
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Dietary & Lifestyle Modifications: Guidance to ensure safe eating and improve nutritional intake.
For expert treatment consult our team of head and neck specialists.
