Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that causes spasms in the vocal chords, interrupting the ability to create sound. Symptoms may start slowly, with the voice sounding tight with breaks when speaking. Symptoms develop over time until speech is difficult to understand. The cause of the spasms is generally thought to be an abnormality in the central nervous system.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…
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Speech Language Pathology
A program within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing speech therapy from a speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat speech, language, voice…
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Voice and Swallowing Program
A speech, swallowing, and voice center within the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) providing evaluation and treatment for voice and swallowing disorders.