by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Apr 29, 2019 | Dysphonia
The recent horror movie, Us by Jordan Peele unwittingly brought to the spotlight a certain voice disorder known as spasmodic dysphonia. In the film, a terrifying character named Red, played by actress Lupita Nyong’o, speaks with an unusual (and deliberately freakish)...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Dec 18, 2018 | Vocal Cord Paralysis
A few years ago, Larry Page, co-founder of Google, announced that he had been diagnosed with vocal cord paralysis. Just uttering the word paralysis seems rather daunting but Page went on to say that he would continue working despite his softer-than-normal voice which...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jul 20, 2018 | Environmental Dust, Household Dust
Dust can be hazardous to your health. It exists both inside and outside the home. Regardless of the climate in which you live, environmental dust can exacerbate asthma symptoms and other respiratory conditions. When it builds up in the home, dust is breathed in...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | Jun 30, 2018 | Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pagophagia
It’s summer and during its hot days, we’ve all seen many people chew on ice to cool down. Our question is – is this a good idea? Ice can keep your mouth cool and moist which helps combat dehydration. On the other hand, old wives’ tales say that chewing on ice will...
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by Marta T. Becker, M.D. | May 26, 2018 | Burning Mouth Syndrome
If you think you have burned your tongue but it doesn’t seem to be getting any better, you may be suffering from burning mouth syndrome (BMS). Generally speaking, a burned tongue will recover in two weeks or less. However, if the symptoms continue for longer than...
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