Speech Pathologists study, diagnose and treat disorders of communication and swallowing across the lifespan. Our Speech Pathologist at North Avoca Holistic Wellbeing specialises in voice and swallowing.

 

 

Voice (dysphonia) symptoms may include:

  • Hoarse, rough, croaky, breathy or strained vocal quality

  • Voice breaks when speaking or singing

  • Weak voice

  • Reduced pitch range

  • Discomfort or tightness in the throat

  • Chronic coughing or throat clearing (a cough that lasts more than 8 weeks and does not respond to medical treatment)

Swallowing (dysphagia) can cause:

  • Difficulty keeping food, fluids or saliva in the mouth

  • Difficulty masticating solid foods

  • Coughing, throat clearing or choking when eating and drinking

  • Feeling of food or fluids building up in the throat or going down the wrong way

  • Difficulty initiating a swallow

  • Aspiration pneumonia

Voice and swallowing difficulties can be quite distressing and can lead to loss of income, social isolation, and poorer general health and mental health outcomes.

We offer evidence based, targeted assessment and treatment for clients who are experiencing voice and swallow difficulties and we work closely with your specialists and allied health professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Andrea Agnetti

Speech Therapist