Our caring team can diagnose and treat disorders related to the larynx, vocal cords, upper air passageways, and upper digestive tract.
Diagnosing Your Condition
When you arrive at The Barranco Clinic with symptoms like voice changes, difficulty swallowing, or a persistent cough, we’ll begin with a thorough physical examination and an evaluation of your symptoms. From there, we may perform additional testing—like acid reflux testing or vocal cord and voice examination—to gather additional diagnostic information.
Acid Reflux Testing
We can confirm if acid reflux is causing your symptoms with pH testing. During this test, we will insert a small probe inside your nose to track, record, and send your pH levels to your provider. The test lasts one to two days, and you can do all your normal activities during that time.
Vocal Cord and Voice Examination
We use a laryngoscope to detect abnormalities in your vocal cords. This is a quick, in-office test that takes just minutes to complete. After we’ve numbed the back of your throat, we’ll insert a thin, flexible tube through your nose to visualize your throat. This allows us to diagnose many conditions, including vocal nodules, polyps, paralysis, laryngitis, and more.