Progression from symptom onset to the diagnosis of spasmodic dysphonia People with spasmodic dysphonia initially notice either a gradual or sudden onset of difficulty in speaking. They may hear breaks…
About Vocal Cord Paralysis Vocal Cord Paralysis (VCP) is impaired movement of the vocal cords caused by an injury to the vagus or recurrent laryngeal nerves that are critical to…
Muscle Tension Dysphonia is different from spasmodic dysphonia but a person can have both conditions Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a condition of extra vocal work and strain. Most of…
Published research on spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions has accelerated over the last few years This page includes links to articles, literature, research papers and studies published in various…
Opportunities to participate in research to find answers for voice disorders Researchers need you! By participating in clinical research trials you are helping us to learn more about the cause…
Spasmodic dysphonia is a form of dystonia Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) belongs to a family of neurological disorders called dystonias. A dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to contract…
Navigating the types of spasmodic dysphonia SD is generally categorized into two primary forms: Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (AdSD)Abductor spasmodic dysphonia (AbSD). Spasmodic dysphonia can also be combined with other disorders,…
The Anatomy of the Larynx Understanding how your voice is produced and the muscles that are involved may help in your knowledge of what is happening when you speak. Let's…
