BREATHING 🫁

Please discuss any of these symptoms you may have with your medical provider.

  • Asthma symptoms that don’t respond to inhalers or follow a usual pattern
  • Shortness of breath with throat tightness or a choking sensation
  • Shortness of breath during or after physical activity—or even eating
  • Voice changes during activity
  • Chest pain or tightness (with activity or at rest)
  • Intermittent wheezing or stridor
  • Fullness or “lump” in the throat
  • Easily breathless—out of proportion to your fitness level
  • Frequent yawning, sighing, or sniffing
  • Sensitivity to odors (perfumes, cleaning products, etc.)

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VOICE & UPPER AIRWAY 🗣️

Please discuss any of these symptoms you may have with your medical provider.

  • Airy or breathy vocal quality
  • Decreased voice loudness or difficulty projecting
  • Loss of voice
  • Reduced vocal pitch range
  • Hoarse, strained, or effortful voice
  • Throat pain, irritation, or fatigue with speaking or singing
  • Trouble coordinating breathing and talking
  • Lump-in-the-throat sensation
  • Chronic cough or frequent throat clearing
  • Diagnosis of reflux (GERD or LPRD) with any of the above symptoms

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FACIAL MUSCLE FUNCTION 🧠

Please discuss any of these symptoms you may have with your medical provider.

  • History of facial weakness or paralysis (e.g., Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt, skull base tumor)
  • Difficulty with eye closure, dryness, or excessive tearing
  • Trouble speaking clearly or pronouncing words
  • Dry mouth or difficulty eating, chewing, drinking, or managing saliva
  • Challenges with oral care (brushing, rinsing, spitting)
  • Facial muscle tightness, pain, or sensitivity
  • Jaw pain or limited jaw opening
  • Difficulty with nonverbal expression
  • Synkinesis (e.g., eye closes when yawning)
  • Social withdrawal or isolation

⚠️ This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.