Juliana Litts, MA, SLP

Professional Titles

• Speech Language Pathologist
• Assistant Professor - University of Colorado School of Medicine

Research Interests

Outcome based clinical research in the areas of voice, breathing, cough and swallowing.

Publications

• Cheney DM, Siddiqui MT, Litts JK, Kuhn MA, Belafsky PC. The Ability of the 10-Item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) to Predict Aspiration Risk in Persons With Dysphagia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2014 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25358607
• Litts JK, Gartner-Schmidt JL, Clary MS, Gillespie AI. Impact of laryngologist and speech pathologist coassessment on outcomes and billing revenue. Laryngoscope. 2015 Sep;125(9):2139-42. PubMed PMID: 26013916
• Cheney DM, Siddiqui MT, Litts JK, Kuhn MA, Belafsky PC. The Ability of the 10-Item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) to Predict Aspiration Risk in Persons With Dysphagia. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2015 May;124(5):351-4. PubMed PMID: 25358607
• Litts JK, Fink DS, Clary MS. The effect of vocal fold augmentation on cough symptoms in the presence of glottic insufficiency. Laryngoscope. 2017 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28988420
• Andreassen ML, Litts JK, Randall DR. Emerging techniques in assessment and treatment of muscle tension dysphonia. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Dec;25(6):447-452. PubMed PMID: 28984699
• Nativ-Zeltzer N, Kuhn MA, Imai DM, Traslavina RP, Domer AS, Litts JK, Adams B, Belafsky PC. The effects of aspirated thickened water on survival and pulmonary injury in a rabbit model. Laryngoscope. 2017 Jul 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28730738
• Litts JK, Abaza MM. Does a multidisciplinary approach to voice and swallowing disorders improve therapy adherence and outcomes?. Laryngoscope. 2017 Nov;127(11):2446. PubMed PMID: 28699270
• Siddiqui MT, Litts JK, Cheney DM, Kuhn MA, Nativ-Zeltzer N, Belafsky PC. The effect of aspirated barium sulfate, iodixanol, and diatrizoic acid on survival and lung injury in a lagomorph model. Laryngoscope. 2017 May;127(5):E148-E152. PubMed PMID: 28233902
• Litts JK, Fink DS, Clary MS. The effect of vocal fold augmentation on cough symptoms in the presence of glottic insufficiency. Laryngoscope. 2018 Jun;128(6):1316-1319. PubMed PMID: 28988420
• Shaffer M, Litts JK, Nauman E, Haines J. Speech-Language Pathology as a Primary Treatment for Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2018 May;38(2):293-302. PubMed PMID: 29631737
• Nativ-Zeltzer N, Kuhn MA, Imai DM, Traslavina RP, Domer AS, Litts JK, Adams B, Belafsky PC. The effects of aspirated thickened water on survival and pulmonary injury in a rabbit model. Laryngoscope. 2018 Feb;128(2):327-331. PubMed PMID: 28730738
• Ambrose E, Litts JK; Clary MS “Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction/ Paradoxical Vocal Fold motion.” Chapter 4, In: Weissbrod P, Francis D: Neurologic and Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Larynx. 2018
• Litts, J: “Training Open Oropharyngeal Postures for PFMV.” Chapter 11, In: Behrman, A, Haskell, J: Exercises for Voice Therapy, Third Edition, Plural Publishing, 2019
• Beckelhymer LM, Fink DS, Litts JK. Behavioral Management of Laryngeal Complaints Caused by Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Medically Refractory Epilepsy. J Voice. 2019 Dec 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31889648
• Litts JK: “Acoustic and Aerodynamic Analysis of Voice.” American Laryngologial Association: Laryngology Curriculum, Part B Chapter 7. https://alahns.org/research-education/laryngology-curriculum/
• Litts JK, Gray R: "University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology Advanced Practice Provider Promotion Guide"
• Litts, JK. ENT Secrets. Fifth ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; c2020. Chapter 72, Voice Disorders and Voice Therapy.
• Dwyer C, Litts JK, Young VN. Evidence Based Laryngology. Springer; c2021. Chronic Cough.ISBN 978-3-030-58493-1
• Litts JK, Fink DS, Abaza MM: “Is cough suppression therapy effective at treating chronic Cough?” Laryngoscope. 2020
• Duffy JR, Litts JK, Fink DS. Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Treatment of Neurogenic Cough. Laryngoscope. 2021 Oct;131(10):E2676-E2680. PubMed PMID: 33894012
• Beckelhymer LM, Fink DS, Litts JK. Behavioral Management of Laryngeal Complaints Caused by Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Medically Refractory Epilepsy. J Voice. 2021 Jul;35(4):651-654. PubMed PMID: 31889648
• Litts JK. University of Colorado Clinical Fellowship Handbook 2021 [Internet].Denver, (CO): University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology; 2021 July 15. Available from:https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/otolaryngology/education/slp-fellowship
• Litts JK: University of Colorado Hybrid Strobe Course Agenda 2021[Internet].Denver, (CO): University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology; 2021 June 15. Available from: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/otolaryngology/events/stroboscopy-and-fees-course
• Litts JK, Fink DS: University of Colorado Hybrid Strobe Course Agenda 2018[Internet].Denver, (CO): University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology; 2018 February 15. Available from: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/otolaryngology/events/stroboscopy-and-fees-course
• Litts JK, Fink DS: University of Colorado Hybrid Strobe Course Agenda 2019[Internet].Denver, (CO): University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology; 2019 February 15. Available from: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/otolaryngology/events/stroboscopy-and-fees-course
• Litts JK: “Voice Disorders and Voice Therapy.” Chapter 27: ENT Secrets, Elsevier, 2022.
• Litts JK: Acoustic and Aerodynamic Analysis of Voice [Internet]. American Laryngologial Association: Laryngology Curriculum, Part B Chapter 7. 2019. Available from: https://alahns.org/research-education/laryngology-curriculum/
• Litts jk, Shelley SS, Harris K, Whiteside CB, Gillespie AI. An update on clinical characteristics of upper airway dyspnea: a mixed methods study. Laryngoscope. In press.
• Harris K, Jette M, Abaza M, Clary MS, Fink DS, Litts JK. Is Thyrohoid space palpation a reliable and clinically useful tool within diagnostic protocol for voice disorders? Journal of Voice, in press.
• Litts JK, Gray R: Department of Otolaryngology Faculty Promotion Guide. Aurora (CO): University of Colorado Department of Otolaryngology; 2018.
• Litts JK, Shelly S, Harris KFJ, Whiteside CB, Gillespie AI. Update on Clinical Characteristics of Upper Airway Dyspnea: A Mixed Methods Study. J Voice. 2023 Sep 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37673754
• Litts JK: “Voice Disorders and Voice Therapy.” Chapter 27: ENT Secrets, Elsevier, 2022.
• Harris KJ, Jetté ME, Abaza M, Clary MS, Fink DS, Litts JK. Is Thyrohyoid Space Palpation a Reliable and Useful Clinical Tool Within Diagnostic Protocol for Voice Disorders?. J Voice. 2023 Apr 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37076382
• Dwyer C, Litts JK, Young VN: “Chronic Cough.” Chapter 27: Evidence Based Laryngology, Springer, 2021
• Ambrose E, Litts JK; Clary MS “Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction/ Paradoxical Vocal Fold motion.” Chapter 4, In: Weissbrod P, Francis D: Neurologic and Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Larynx. 2018
• Litts J, Gartner-Schmidt J: “Training Open Oropharyngeal Postures for PFMV.” Chapter 11, In: Behrman, A, Haskell, J: Exercises for Voice Therapy, Second Edition, Plural Publishing, 2013

Professional Memberships

• American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Member
• Pan American Vocology Association, Voting Member
• Fall Voice Committee, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
6th floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2820

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Vocology and Voice Rehabilitation, Certificate (2011)
• Clinical Competence, Speech Language Pathologist, Certificate (0001)

Conditions & Treatments

• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Aging Voice (Vocal fold atrophy)
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway noises/obstruction
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Dyspnea – Shortness of breath not from the lungs
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Globus sensation
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Resonance disorders
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Spasmodic dysphonia
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sulcus Vocalis
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal tremor
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Voice disorders
• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Transgender voice