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Speech Pathology and Audiology
Read about a wide range of communication, swallowing, and hearing disorders -- and the services that Duke speech pathologists and audiologists offer to children and adults.
Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) Surgery and Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Help People Speak After Total Laryngectomy
People with throat cancer or voice box cancers who lose their ability to speak following the removal of their larynx (voice box) can learn to produce speech th ...
When Your Loved One has Aphasia
Aphasia is a language disorder that can affect comprehension and communication. Although it is most often caused by a stroke, aphasia can also result from trau ...
Cochlear Implant Boosts Teen’s Hearing and Speech Skills
Andy Torres was a toddler when he was diagnosed with moderate to severe hearing loss. Hearing aids and speech therapy helped Andy learn to communicate, but his ...
Early Hearing Aid Helps Toddler Meet Communication Milestones
Holly VanHorn was surprised to learn her newborn daughter Nessa needed a hearing aid. As an audiologist at Duke Health, VanHorn has been helping kids with hear ...
More People Eligible for Cochlear Implants Thanks to Expanded Criteria
People with severe hearing loss in just one ear are now eligible to receive cochlear implants. These surgically implanted devices not only improve a person’s o ...
Hearing Aids vs. Cochlear Implants
Both hearing aids and cochlear implants help people with hearing loss to communicate better. Hearing aids do not require surgery and are best suited for people ...
Social Distancing Can Be Hard on People with Hearing Loss
Social distancing is impacting everyone, but it can be particularly hard on people who have hearing loss. These tips and resources from Duke audiologists will ...
Living a Normal Life with Tinnitus
Tinnitus tormented Debbie Bowe, but neither her family doctor, nor her ear, nose, and throat specialists (ENTs) could help. A customized treatment plan develop ...
When Hearing Aids Aren’t Enough
Hearing aids may be the first step toward improved hearing, however, there is more to communicating than just hearing sounds. According to Duke audiologist Hol ...
Speech Therapy Improves Communication, Quality of Life
Being able to communicate is important to Nancy Johnson of Fayetteville, whose movement disorder makes it difficult for her to speak clearly and be understood. ...