World Voice Day 2020
World Voice Day 2020 World Voice Day is celebrated every April 16th with the main goal of increasing public awareness throughout the world of the importance of the voice and…
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World Voice Day 2020
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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Bilateral Vocal Fold Medialization
Stephie Mendel Retires
NSDA Board member Stephie Mendel announced her retirement from the Board after 16 years of service. She continues to be dedicated to the NSDA community and those living with spasmodic dysphonia.
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Stephie Mendel Retires
Fiscal Information
Our commitment is to you...our community. As a nonprofit organization, we appreciate the support of every donor and provide this information to ensure that we are operating with transparency. The…
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Fiscal Information
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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Our History
Causes of Voice Conditions
Voice impairment has many causes Approximately 17.9 million people in the United States have dysphonia, or trouble using their voices, according to the National Institutes of Deafness and Communication Disorders. Dysphonia…
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Causes of Voice Conditions
Profiles of Strength
Personal stories from those who are living with a voice disorder...some funny, some serious, but every one of them is inspiring.
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Profiles of Strength
Find Support
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH No one understands what you are going through better than someone who also lives with a voice disorder. Most people…
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Find Support