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DR. ESİN ÖZLEM ATMIŞ · ENT JOURNAL

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Evidence-informed articles on voice, nasal breathing and ENT care. Understand symptoms, examination options and questions worth asking before making treatment decisions.

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Voice Health3 min readCan Reflux Cause Hoarseness? Avoiding a Premature DiagnosisReflux can coexist with hoarseness, but it is not the only explanation. Learn when to investigate rather than assume LPR.Read guideVoice Health3 min readCan a Vocal Fold Cyst Improve Without Surgery?Can a vocal fold cyst improve without surgery? Explore voice therapy, monitoring, surgical trade-offs and why diagnosis matters.Read guideVoice Health3 min readIs Frequent Throat Clearing Harmful to Your Voice?Frequent throat clearing can aggravate voice strain. Understand common triggers, practical alternatives and warning signs.Read guideVoice Health3 min readVocal Fold Paralysis: Voice, Swallowing and BreathingBreathy voice, weak cough or swallowing difficulty may signal vocal fold paralysis. Learn how it is assessed and what options exist.Read guideVoice Health3 min readHoarseness in Singers: When to Stop and Seek AdviceLost high notes or a strained singing voice? Learn practical vocal-load decisions and when singers need a laryngeal examination.Read guideVoice Health3 min readVocal Fold Nodules vs Polyps: What Changes Treatment?Vocal fold nodules and polyps can sound alike. Learn how examination, vocal habits and lesion characteristics shape treatment.Read guideVoice Health3 min readVoice Therapy or Vocal-Fold Surgery: How to DecideWhen is voice therapy enough, and when might surgery be discussed? Learn how examination, lesion type and voice goals shape the decision.Read guideVoice Health3 min readWhat Happens During a Laryngoscopy for Voice Problems?What can a voice laryngoscopy reveal? A practical guide to preparation, examination, possible discomfort and stroboscopy.Read guideVoice Health3 min readWhy Does My Voice Get Tired When I Talk?Why does speaking make your voice tired? Explore vocal load, muscle tension, incomplete closure and when to arrange a voice assessment.Read guideVoice Health4 min readWhen Should Hoarseness Be Checked?When does hoarseness need an ENT examination? Understand the four-week threshold, warning signs, laryngoscopy and next steps.Read guide