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Spasmodic dysphonia is a voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles that control the vocal cords, leading to interruptions in speech and a strained or strangled voice quality. It primarily affects the ability to produce clear speech and can vary in severity. The condition is often classified into two main types: adductor spasmodic dysphonia, where the vocal cords slam together, and abductor spasmodic dysphonia, where they open too much. Treatment options may include voice therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and in some cases, surgery.
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What is sen Susan Collins speech impediment?
spasmodoic dysphonia
What made Katharine Hepburn speech so difficult?
spasmodic dysphonia
Why does actress gail strickland talk in halting tones?
She is rumoured to have a type of spasmodic dysphonia which has caused her voice to become increasingly breathy over the years.
Scott Adams and Robert Kennedy were among the famous people with spasmodic dysphonia a condition that involves involuntary muscles movements Where?
he throat, so it is hard to talk
How do you use the word dysphonia in a sentence?
(Dysphonia is a voice impairment.)The patient suffered dysphonia after the injury to her throat.
How do you use dysphonia in a sentence?
A singer may cancel a concert due to dysphonia.
What caused the essential tremor in Katharine Hepburns voice?
Sounds very much like Spasmodic Dysphonia Unfortunately she isn't able to be tested for this disorder. Often known as Laryngeal dystonia/ it is a disorder affecting the voice muscles in the larnyx, also called the voice box. When you speak, air from your lungs is pushed between two elastic structures called your vocal folds -- causing them o vibrate and prodcuce your voice, In Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD), the muscles inside the vocal folds spasm(make sudden, involuntary movements), interfering with vocal fold vibrations. SD causes voice breaks during speaking and can make the voice sound tight, strained or breathy,
What is A stiff neck due to a spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles?
Also known as a wry neck, spasmodic torticollis is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle. The spasm causes the head to be pulled toward the affected side.
Spasmodic dysphonia?
DefinitionSpasmodic dysphonia is difficulty speaking due to spasms (dystonia) of the muscles that control the vocal cords.Alternative NamesDysphonia - spasmodicCauses, incidence, and risk factorsIn the past, spasmodic dysphonia was thought to be caused by a psychological, instead of a physical problem. However, many people now believe that it stems from a problem in the brain and nervous system. The vocal cord muscles spasm, causing the vocal cords to get too close or too far apart while people with the condition are using their voice.Spasmodic dysphonia usually occurs between ages 30 and 51. Women are more likely to be affected than men.SymptomsThe voice is usually hoarse or grating. It may waver and pause. The voice may sound strained or strangled, and it may seem as if the speaker has to use extra effort (known as adductor dysphonia).Sometimes, the voice is whispery or breathy (abductor dysphonia).Some people will find that the problem goes away when they laugh, whisper, speak in a high-pitched voice, sing, or shout.Some patients will have muscle tone problems in other parts of the body (such as writer's cramp).TreatmentPatients with spasmodic dysphonia should see an ear, nose, and throat doctor to check for changes in the vocal cords and other brain or nervous system problems.Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatments may help. Botulinum toxin comes from a specific type of bacteria. Very small amounts of this toxin may be injected into the muscles around the vocal cords. This treatment will often help for a period of 3 to 4 months.Surgery to cut one of the nerves to the vocal cords has been used to treat spasmodic dysphonia, but it is not very effective.ReferencesGoetz CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 13.Blitzer A, Alexander RE, Grant NN. Neurologic disorders of the larynx. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 60.Reviewed ByReview Date: 06/16/2010David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What is a sentence for Spasmodic?
Spasmodic is an adjective that means that something happens in bursts or intermittently. A spasmodic cough can be very painful and frustrating, even though it's not constant.
How do you use spasmodic a sentence?
Spasmodic flashes of light and booming thunderclaps were accompanied by torrential rain.
What are focal dystonias?
Focal dystonias are involuntary muscle contractions that cause twisting and repetitive movements in a specific part of the body. They often affect areas like the neck (cervical dystonia), hand (writer's cramp), or vocal cords (spasmodic dysphonia). Focal dystonias can be painful and disabling, but treatments like botulinum toxin injections or physical therapy can help manage symptoms.
