Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Language

Spasmodic Dysphonia

Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that causes spasms in the vocal chords, interrupting the ability to create sound. Symptoms may start slowly, with the voice sounding tight with breaks when speaking. Symptoms develop over time until speech is difficult to understand. The cause of the spasms is generally thought to be an abnormality in the central nervous system.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)

From voice and swallowing, balance and hearing issues, to complex cancers of the head, neck, and skullbase, the Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Department provides timely d…
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Speech Language Pathology

Our team of speech language pathologists treat voice, swallowing, breathing, language, and speech problems, as well as many other issues related to speech language pathology in bo…
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Voice and Swallowing Program

BMC's Center for Voice and Swallowing brings together a team of experts in voice and swallowing disorders. We offer a wide array of diagnostic and treatment options for these diso…