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…
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."…
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…
What Will Your Legacy Be? By taking steps now to decide how your hard-earned assets are distributed, you can make sure what is truly important to you is honored when…
For Employees Participating in the charitable giving campaign sponsored by your employer is easy. Simply sign up to make a contribution by directing a portion of your paycheck to Dysphonia…
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…
Type II Thyroplasty: A Surgical Treatment for Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Type II Thyroplasty is a surgical procedure that separates the vocal folds and it is used to treat the adductor…
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…
