Vocal Cord Paralysis

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…

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Vocal Tremor

Understanding Vocal Tremor Tremors are rhythmic, involuntary oscillating movements that, when the muscles of phonation are involved, have a disabling effect on the voice. Vocal tremors may not only impact…

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Muscle Tension Dysphonia

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…

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Published Research

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…

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Brain Donation

Brain donation helps solve the mystery of spasmodic dysphonia Finding the causes of a complex neurological disorder such as spasmodic dysphonia is an enormous task and one that a number of researchers…

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Participate in Research

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…

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Connect with Dysphonia International

If you have questions. If you need more information. If you want to get involved. Contact us! The Dysphonia International, formerly the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association, is dedicated to improving…

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Our Mission and Vision

New Name, Same Mission to serve our community through expanded outreach Founded in 1989, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA), now Dysphonia International, is dedicated to improving the lives of…

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