Overview
There are several ways that people can lose the use of their voice box. This can result from injury to the larynx or removal of the larynx due to cancer or laryngeal stenosis.
Cleveland Clinic's Head and Neck Institute specializes in several laryngeal and tracheal reconstructions, including laryngeal airway obstruction, esophageal reflux, tracheal aspiration, laryngoscopy and voice preservation and rehabilitation and removal of upper and lower respiratory foreign bodies. Cleveland Clinic expertise in this area led to the world’s first total laryngeal transplant in 1998.
What We Treat
- Aging Voice.
- Airway Reconstruction.
- Airway Stenosis Treatment.
- Aphonia.
- Change in Voice.
- Choking on Food.
- Contusions on Vocal Cord.
- Cough with Thick Mucus in Throat.
- Coughing Up Blood.
- Coughing Up Phlegm.
- Decreased Projection.
- Difficulty Articulating.
- Difficulty with Vocal Range.
- Diseases of Vocal Cords.
- Dysphagia.
- Dysphonia.
- Effortful Singing or Talking.
- Epiglottic Growth.
- Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction.
- Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy.
- Flexible Laryngoscopy.
- Food Getting Stuck.
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (gpa, Formerly Called Wegener's) of the Throat.
- Growth in Throat.
- Hoarseness.
- Immobile Vocal Folds.
- Infection in Throat.
- Laryngeal Electromyography.
- Laryngeal Framework Surgery.
- Laryngeal Function Assessment.
- Laryngeal Stenosis.
- Laryngeal Tracheal Reconstruction.
- Laryngeal Videostroboscopy.
- Laryngitis.
- Laryngomalacia.
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.
- Laryngoscopy.
- Larynx Cancer.
- Larynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC).
- Leak in Trach.
- Lesion in Throat.
- Loss of Voice.
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia.
- Pain Vocal Cords.
- Painful Swallowing.
- Paralysis of Larynx.
- Pharyngitis.
- Polyp of Larynx.
- Polypoid Corditis.
- Polyps in Air Way.
- Professional Voice Care.
- Raspy Voice.
- Sarcoidosis.
- Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Speech Not Clear.
- Stenosis of Larynx.
- Stenosis of Trachea.
- Stroboscopy.
- Subglottic Stenosis.
- Swallowing Disorders.
- Swallowing Problems.
- Throat Constriction.
- Throat Discomfort.
- Throat Muscle Spasms.
- Throat Obstruction.
- Throat Ulcer.
- Trach Change.
- Trach Concerns.
- Trach Management.
- Trach Removal.
- Tracheal Stenosis.
- Tracheostomy.
- Trouble Speaking.
- Trouble Swallowing.
- Unilateral Paralysis of Larynx.
- Unilateral Paralysis of Vocal Cords.
- Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VPD).
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI).
- Videostroboscopy.
- Vocal Cord Bowing.
- Vocal Cord Buildup of Scar Tissue.
- Vocal Cord Cancer.
- Vocal Cord Clearance.
- Vocal Cord Diseases.
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Vocal Cord Infection.
- Vocal Cord Inflamed.
- Vocal Cord Nodules.
- Vocal Cord Palsy.
- Vocal Cord Paralysis.
- Vocal Cord Polyps.
- Vocal Dysfunction.
- Vocal Fatigue.
- Vocal Fold Erythema.
- Vocal Fold Paralysis.
- Vocal Fold Polyp.
- Vocal Paralysis.
- Voice Disorders.
- Voice Loss.
- Voice Problems.
- Weakness in Voice.
- Zenkers Diverticulum.
Appointments & Locations
Make an appointment
To make an appointment with one of our laryngologists, please call 216.444.8500.
Virtual visits
Cleveland Clinic’s Head & Neck Institute offers virtual visit appointments for many of the conditions we treat, allowing you to meet with a specialist from the comfort of your home, using a mobile device, tablet, computer or web-enabled device.
Why go virtual? It's an easy, convenient and secure way to see your provider face-to-face without having to leave home. This saves you travel time and time spent in the waiting room — and you can also have a loved one or caregiver join you. If appropriate, you can also get a prescription sent to the pharmacy of your choice.
Many insurance companies cover the cost of virtual visits, so check with your insurance company ahead of time. Interested in getting started? Call your provider to find out what virtual visit options are available.
Virtual second opinions
When you would like a second opinion before making a decision about your medical care, Cleveland Clinic’s Virtual Second Opinions can help. It’s easy to get answers to your questions and the peace of mind you deserve from a Cleveland Clinic provider — all without leaving home.
