Bilateral Vocal Fold Medialization

A possible surgical treatment for abductor spasmodic dysphonia Traditional treatment for abductor spasmodic dysphonia—botulinum toxin injection into the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle—can be both technically challenging and uncomfortable. Due to the…

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New Honorary Board Member

John Edwardson joins the NSDA Honorary Board We want to welcome John Edwardson as the newest member of the NSDA Honorary Board. Mr. Edwardson, a veteran businessman with a successful…

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Our History

A History of research, education, awareness and support In 1989, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association was created through the passionate commitment of a small group of patient advocates and medical…

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Self-Esteem

Don't let your voice condition define your self-worth If you look up self-esteem in the dictionary this is what it says, "noun: confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect."…

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Managing Stress

Stress management is key to avoiding increased symptoms when living with a voice condition Stress affects us all and can have many adverse side effects. For a person with a…

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