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Swallowing Disorders<\/a><\/h2>\n
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When you swallow, you are chewing food and moving it to the esophagus, a tube that connects to the stomach. Dysphagia, the medical term for difficulty swallowing, is characterized by the sensation of food or liquid getting stuck in the throat or chest. There are numerous factors that can cause swallowing difficulty, most of them…<\/p>\n

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Voice Disorders<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Keeping your voice healthy will ensure you are able to communicate properly, and for some people who rely on it to earn a living \u2013 singers, teachers and lawyers, for instance \u2013 good voice health is essential. These same individuals tend to put more strain on their vocal cords.  Even those whose professions don\u2019t require…<\/p>\n

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Speech Audiometry<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Speech audiometry is a very basic way to test for hearing loss \u2013 but it plays an extremely important role in your complete hearing evaluation.  Unlike other hearing tests, which measure a patient\u2019s hearing abilities, speech audiometry measures a patient\u2019s comprehension abilities. Audiologists often use speech audiometry in conjunction with other tests during a hearing loss evaluation. Speech…<\/p>\n

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Salivary Glands<\/a><\/h2>\n
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The salivary glands, located in the mouth and throat, are responsible for producing saliva to keep your food moist, making it easier to chew and swallow. Saliva also aids in digestion, keeps your teeth from decaying and contains antibodies that keep your mouth clean and germ-free. Disorders of the salivary glands can interfere with these…<\/p>\n

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