DYSPHONIA SPASTICA

Dysphonia Spastica, characterized by spasmodic dysphonia or laryngeal dystonia, is a condition of the larynx that affects the vocal muscles. In this condition, the muscles within the vocal folds spasm, compromising with vocal fold vibrations. It may also develop in various areas of the body, such as the eyes, faces, skulls, tongue, lips, neck, legs, and arms, along with other types of dystonia.

TYPES

Here are the types of dysphonia spastica:

Adductor spasmodic dysphonia. This is the most frequent form of spasmodic dysphonia that people experience. In this condition, spasms produce a slamming and stiffening of the vocal folds. These spasms make vibrating and producing sounds challenging for the vocal cords.

Abductor spasmodic dysphonia. This kind is less common than the others. The vocal cords remain open as a result of the spasms that cause this disease. When they are too available, vocal folds hardly vibrate. Also, the open posture enables air to go out of the lungs while talking.

Mixed spasmodic dysphonia. This type is a combination of the two and is extremely rare. Since the opening muscle and the closing of the vocal cords do not function correctly, both the adductor and abductor have spasmodic dysphonia characteristics.

SYMPTOMS

Dysphonia Spastica’s most frequent symptoms are:

  • Harsh, heavy, gravely, or raspy sound
  • Voice that sounds faint, breathable, airy, or just whispering
  • Stiff, pushed, crushed and tight voice
  • Cutting out, breaking off, changing pitch, or dying voice
  • Voice that unexpectedly breaks down alters or disappears
  • Too high or too low angle
  • Pain or tightness in the throat
  • Chanting notes
  • Feelings of weariness when you speak or sing

DIAGNOSIS

The symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia are typically identical to those of other vocal diseases, making diagnosis challenging. The diagnosis is usually made after a team of experts examines the patient, including:

An otolaryngologist. A specialist in throat, neck, ear, and head. They assess the voice fold architecture and motions during speaking and other laryngeal activity. 

Speech-language pathologist. A specialist trained to assess and treat abnormalities of the voice, speech, and language.

Neurologist. A specialist in diseases of the neurological system. In dystonia brain and other motion problems, the neurologist will examine for indicators.

TREATMENT

Dysphonia spastica is no cure for now. Nevertheless, therapy may assist in decreasing its symptoms. Here are some of the standard treatments:

  • Minimal botulinum toxin injection
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Assistive and augmentative devices 

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