We have all experienced “hoarseness” and loss of voice. It could have been the result of yelling at an event, allergies, or an infection like acute laryngitis. Having a voice is important, so keeping it strong and healthy should be a priority.
The Florida Center for Voice & Swallowing is a new dedicated center that specializes in the diagnosis and management of voice and swallowing disorders, offering the latest technology and a coordinated team approach to patients. This expansion of Florida E.N.T. & Allergy, the region’s premier single-specialty ear, nose and throat practice, allows them to provide the same superior care for voice and swallowing, with an extended list of services to manage all of our patients’ medical needs.
Keeping your voice healthy begins with an understanding of how the voice works. The voice is produced by the combined efforts of many body systems, and all of the systems must work together to produce a strong, healthy-sounding voice. The basic parts of the vocal system include: the respiratory system, the larynx and the throat, mouth and nasal cavities. Lower your risk of vocal problems by adopting these personal habits:
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily
• Reduce caffeine intake
• Reduce or eliminate alcohol intake
• Stop smoking
• Avoid smoke or other irritants
• Exercise regularly
• Get adequate sleep
• Control allergies
• Control reflux
“I have always focused my practice in these areas, but now the new center will provide an opportunity for even more dedicated service to these types of patients," said Daniel A. Vincent Jr., MD, FACS, Director of the Florida Center for Voice & Swallowing. "Together with our speech pathologists and our clinical and administrative staff, we will focus our attention on this subspecialty area."
The Florida Center for Voice
& Swallowing team is located at:
South Tampa
3006 W. Azeele St.
Tampa, FL 33609
Carillon
900 Carillon Parkway Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Speech pathology services are available at the Brandon, Mid Tampa and North Tampa Florida
E.N.T. & Allergy locations.
The physicians of Florida E.N.T. & Allergy have served the Tampa Bay community for over 40 years. Our board certified physicians have completed extensive education and clinical training as well as specialized training in their area(s) of expertise. From pediatric allergies to fitting hearing aids, our caring and experienced physicians specialize in ear, nose and throat care for the entire family using comprehensive, cutting edge technologies.
