Anyone who has ever had the displeasure of hearing a snore knows it doesn’t make the gentle buzzing sound of “Zzz.” Instead, it can be a ghoulish gargle or the raspy inhale before a wet loogie. It’s ...

Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is a speech condition that occurs when the soft palate and throat are unable to create a seal while speaking. This causes nasal speech that can make the speaker ...

About 3 in 5 people with soft palate cancer live for at least 5 years if they receive a diagnosis and treatment before the cancer spreads. Several factors can affect survival and life expectancy. Soft ...

Soft palate cancers affect the roof of your mouth near your throat. They often go undetected until they’ve spread to other parts of your mouth. Early detection and treatment are essential to improve ...