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A number of other causes for losing one's voice exist, and treatment is generally by resting the voice and treating the underlying cause. [2] If the cause is misuse or overuse of the voice, drinking plenty of water may alleviate the problems. [2] It appears to occur more commonly in females and the elderly. [4]
Other names. Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM) or Paradoxical Vocal Cord Movement (PVCM) Specialty. Otorhinolaryngology. Vocal cord dysfunction ( VCD) is a pathology affecting the vocal folds (commonly referred to as the vocal cords) [ 1] characterized by full or partial vocal fold closure causing difficulty and distress during respiration ...
Anti-reflux medications may be prescribed for patients with signs of chronic laryngitis and hoarse voice. [24] If anti-reflux treatment does not result in a decrease of symptoms, other possible causes should be examined. [1] Over-the-counter medications for neutralizing acids and acid suppressants (H-2 blockers) may be used. [7]
Aphonia. Aphonia is defined as the inability to produce voiced sound. [ 1] This may result from damage, such as surgery (e.g., thyroidectomy) or a tumor ., [ 2] or can be a result of psychological means. Aphonia means "no sound.”. In other words, a person with this disorder has lost their voice and is unable to communicate vocally.
Voice problems may result from the presence of vocal fold nodules. [13] They are diagnosed based on the presence of perceptual features not explicable by other causes. [13] Such symptoms include: vocal fatigue, breathiness, loss of high pitch notes, lack of vocal control, or increased phonatory effort (i.e. increased effort to produce speech). [13]
Laryngospasm. Specialty. ENT surgery. Laryngospasm is an uncontrolled or involuntary muscular contraction ( spasm) of the vocal folds. [ 1] It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the vocal folds detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance. It may be associated with stridor or retractions .
Hyperrhinolalia, open nasality, rhinolalia aperta. Nasal and oral cavities with the velopharyngeal sphincter highlighted in blue. Hypernasal speech is a disorder that causes abnormal resonance in a human's voice due to increased airflow through the nose during speech. It is caused by an open nasal cavity resulting from an incomplete closure of ...
Voice therapy consists of techniques and procedures that target vocal parameters, such as vocal fold closure, pitch, volume, and quality. This therapy is provided by speech-language pathologists and is primarily used to aid in the management of voice disorders, [ 1] or for altering the overall quality of voice, as in the case of transgender ...