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Welcome to Bastian Voice Institute
Recent News
Dr. Rodel Velasquez Visitorship
We were pleased to host Dr. Rodel Velasquez from the Philippines...
University of Toronto R-CPD Webinar
Dr. Bastian presented a webinar on R-CPD to laryngologists at UoT...
USA Today Interview
Inability to burp is in the news!
A Message from BVI
“Welcome to the Bastian Voice Institute website. Here you can learn about our practice, our clinicians, the services we offer, how to make an appointment, and more. Please feel free to contact our office if we can be of further assistance to you.
You may also be interested in Dr. Bastian’s educational website, Laryngopedia, a multimedia encyclopedia of 2500+ images, videos and audio clips relating to the voice, swallowing, and airway. “
Disorders Treated
Laryngeal Cancer
Cancer in the larynx is a malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division.
Inability to Burp (R-CPD)
R-CPD occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter loses its ability to relax in order to release the “bubble” of air.
Sensory Neuropathic Cough
SNC is a chronic cough disorder that is thought to have a neurogenic cause.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is what happens to the capabilities, limitations, and aberrations of the voice as the result of a rare neurological disorder.
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Neurological disorder in which one or both vocal folds are paralyzed, causing a weak, breathy voice or difficulty breathing, respectively.
Airway Stenosis
Stenosis (narrowing) of the airway can lead to noisy breathing, reduced exercise tolerance, etc.
