Skip to main content
 
Notice: Users may be experiencing issues with displaying some pages on stanfordhealthcare.org. We are working closely with our technical teams to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Stanford Health Care

Voice Problems

What are voice problems?

Voice problems usually include pain or discomfort when you speak or difficulty controlling the pitch, loudness, or quality of your voice.

As you exhale, air gently passes through your throat, across your open vocal cords, and out your mouth and nose. When you speak, your vocal cords close partially as air travels through them, causing vibrations and the unique sound of your voice. Your voice is the result of remarkable and complex interactions involving several body parts—especially the lungs, voice box (larynx), and mouth. Damage to any of these body parts can lead to a voice problem.

Our Clinics

Voice and Swallowing Center
View All Locations
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIND A DOCTOR OR PROVIDER

RELATED CLINICS

5800 Hollis Street
 Fourth Floor Pavilion A
 Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: 510-806-2100
450 Broadway St
 Pavilion B
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 650-723-5281