Many people suffer from difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) acutely or chronically. Difficulty with swallowing may be a result of a problem anywhere from the lips to the stomach. It may be identified by weight loss, coughing or choking when eating, delayed cough or regurgitation, or outright obstruction. This is more likely to be an issue after a stroke or in elderly and frail individuals. In the inpatient population, symptoms suggesting some level of dysphagia may be as high as 34%. So what do you do if you feel like your swallow isn’t quite right?
K. Linnea Peterson, M.D., FACS
K. Linnea Peterson, M.D., FACS
Specialty
Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinical Interests / Special Procedures Performed
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, ENT (Adult), ENT (Pediatric), Facial Palsy (Bell's Palsy), Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Lesions, Otitis Media, Otolaryngology, Pediatric ENT, Pediatric Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Pediatric Sinus Surgery, Pediatric Sleep Apnea, Sinus Surgery, Sinusitis, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Surgery, Snoring and Apnea Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Thyroid Biopsy, Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid Surgery, Tracheal Problems, Voice Disorders
- Accepting Children: Yes
- Accepting New Patients: Yes
- Accepting Medicare: Yes
- Accepting Medicaid/DSHS: Yes
Medicare, Medicaid/DSHS, Bill Insurance, VISA, Master Card, Cash, Check, American Express, Discover Card
Insurance Accepted:Contact this office for accepted insurance plans.
Additional Information:Dr. Peterson was voted "Top Doctors" in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine (2012)
Nearly 4,500 physicians, nurses and physician assistants in King, Kitsap and Snohomish counties nominated colleagues they would choose to treat themselves and their loved ones.
Philosophy of Care
I believe that communication is central to patient care. Helping patients to understand the considerations and treatment options is a key aspect of quality.
Personal InterestsPhotography, running, hiking, travel, skiing
Medical SchoolUniversity of Iowa
ResidencyUCLA
Fellowship(s)National Center for Voice and Speech, The University of Iowa
Board CertificationsAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
Professional Associations:American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The American Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology, and the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
Awards:SeattleMet 2010 Top Doctor for Ear Nose and Throat
Additional Information:Dr. Peterson was voted "Top Doctors" in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine (2012)
Nearly 4,500 physicians, nurses and physician assistants in King, Kitsap and Snohomish counties nominated colleagues they would choose to treat themselves and their loved ones.
How our voices work, and what to do when a voice doesn't work
A voice is an amazing thing.
With our voice, we convey information, express emotion and provide entertainment. We each have our own unique vocal ‘fingerprint’ that allows our friends to recognize us when we call them on the phone. We rely on our voice to win a debate, negotiate a contract, reassure a frightened child, and to celebrate a victory. Our tone conveys honesty, anger, happiness and fear. A song can inspire a spectrum of emotions, and recall past memories.
So how does our voice work? And what do you do when it doesn’t work?
Voice is produced when air is pushed up from the lungs to the level of the vocal cords. The vocal cords vibrate, producing sound. The vocal cords tense, lengthen and stretch to produce different frequencies. The sound is then shaped by the upper airway to add resonance and articulation resulting in speech or song.
The vocal cords themselves are thin bands of tissue over muscle. They sit within a framework that has a complex nerve supply and multiple paired muscles that allow very nuanced changes in vibration of the vocal cords, well demonstrated in professional singers.
Subtle differences in vibration or movement can ...
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Otolaryngology - First Hill
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Seattle, WA 98122
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