Treatments
Swallowing function can be restored in many patients, along with quality of life. Your physician will start by ruling out some common causes based on your symptoms and initial an examination. Appropriate testing will be conducted, followed by the best treatment options for you as your condition is diagnosed.
Here are some possible tests and treatments available to you at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:
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Botulinum toxin
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Direct microlaryngoscopy
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Esophagoscopy
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Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallow
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KTP laser treatments
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Laryngoscopy
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Swallowing, voice and laryngeal control therapy
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Tracheotomy/tracheostomy
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Vocal cord injections