JINGUMAE Ear, Nose and Throat CLINIC

   Voice Consultation

     This special consultations by appointment is for those people who use their voice in their profession, e.g. singers, announcers, actors, those who study classical art of public entertainment. Should they feel anything wrong with their voice, this Clinic can help.

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Art of the Chairs　（at the Ryutopia Hall, Niigata)     　© Y.KOSEKI　 　　　《The Exterior of the Hall》

          The human voice is not merely a tool for communicating one's thoughts; the nuance it conveys to others can even quite accurately describe the person's inner self.  And sometimes, this is especially true in the field of singing where even the singer's lifestyle and background can be perceived by the listener. Also, although there is nothing really fancy, some people can turn out to be so charming with the way he talks and behaves, capturing the heart of his audience almost instantly. This may prove that we try to extend one's feelings using the five senses, but when it comes to capturing them, use our sixth.

© Y.KOSEKI

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     Even after successfully recovering from the inflammation or a nodule, there may be cases where a proper sound may not be voiced, or one cannot talk with confidence. Other times, we may not be totally happy with how we sound like. Although no physical signs indicate any problems (not visible with the human eye), the surest way is for the Doctor to personally listen to the patient's voice for an accurate diagnosis and therapy. Special emphasis is given to analysis and instruction as to the proper way of using the vocal cords, often times, more so than just removing a nodule or a polyp. The Doctor himself listens to the patient's voice, both live and recorded forms (tape, CD, and MD) for a complete analysis. Special advice can be given and if required, a voice training session can take place. The patient is normally asked to visit the Clinic as a regular outpatient for various tests, and if required, he or she may be booked for a special consultation by appointment. Periodical checkup of the vocal cord can be done as a regular outpatient.  

Movement of the Vocal Fold （movie）

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     We sometimes hear singers say "I had a polyp on my vocal cord". But technically, in most cases it is not a polyp but a nodule. As shown below, a larger size polyp is usually developed on one side of the vocal fold; whereas in the case of vocal fold nodules much smaller size nodules are seen on both sides.

Vocal Fold Polyp　　　　　　　　　Vocal Fold Nodules

     A polyp can develop if you strain your voice despite your condition with a cold, or when you sing too hard at a Karaoke or parties while drinking alcohol. A vocal cord nodule is often the result of a strain on your vocal cord with prolonged and strenuous loud shouting and singing. In either case, treatment visiting our Clinic should be sufficient, but should a surgery be required for more serious cases, we can refer patients to a hospital that specializes in voice surgery.

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　Nishiazabu in the Rain　　　© Y.KOSEKI

JINGUMAE Ear, Nose and Throat CLINIC

6-1-5　Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, JAPAN