Throat & Voice Care
A sore throat that clears in a week is a sore throat. One that keeps returning, sits on one side, or changes your voice for more than a few weeks is worth a closer look.
Who You Will See
Voice and laryngeal problems are handled by Dr. Gregory L. Barth, a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon who completed residency at the University of Cincinnati with additional training in laryngeal and voice disorders.
What Brings People In
Tonsillitis that keeps returning, especially several episodes in a year
Sore throat on one side that does not settle
Hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks
Voice changes in people who use their voice for work: teachers, singers, salespeople, clergy
Pain or difficulty swallowing
A persistent feeling of something stuck in the throat
Throat symptoms driven by acid reflux
Chronic cough with no clear cause
Ready to Get Your Voice Back?
Our throat and voice specialists are ready to diagnose the cause and build a treatment plan.
Hoarseness That Lasts
Voice change lasting more than a few weeks should be evaluated, particularly in anyone who smokes or has smoked. Most causes turn out to be benign — an exam is how that gets established rather than assumed. Any recommendation depends on what the exam shows, and your provider will go through the options and their risks before anything is scheduled. Individual results vary.
For sore throat, tonsillitis, strep throat, swallowing problems, voice loss and reflux-related throat symptoms, our network site carries detailed guides: enturgent.com/throat-voice/
