Spasmodic Dysphonia

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Spasmodic dysphonia, also called laryngeal dystonia, is a disorder wherein one or more muscles of the vocal folds or voice box move involuntarily. It is observed to have three types: adductor spasmodic dysphonia, abductor spasmodic dysphonia, and mixed spasmodic dysphonia.

  • ClinicalTrials.gov  - Study conducted that explains and discusses the effect of dextromethorphan in treating people with voice spasms as verified by the National Institute of Health Clinic Center.
  • National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association  - Resource site for professionals, parents and people affected with spasmodic dysphonia with guides to treatment, support, health referrals, news and events. Includes multimedia presentations of the illness, programs and list of specialists and their contact details.
  • Neurological Concomitants in Spasmodic Dysphonia  - Background information on spasmodic pysphonia, neurological concomitants, differential diagnoses, treatments and related links as presented by Lyn Dee Harrelson.
  • Spasmodic Dysphonia  - Details the nature, symptoms, causes, diagnoses, therapies, medications, surgeries, and support about people with spasmodic dysphonia.
  • Spasmodic Dysphonia  - Contains discussions on medical procedures and surgical management of spasmodic dysphonia authored by Michael J. Pitman, MD with co-authors Darius Bliznikas, MD and Soly Baredes, MD.
  • The Voice and Swallowing Center  - Learn about the rare condition of Spasmodic Dysphonia, the disabling vocal disorder that affects lawyer and environmental advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Scott Adams cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Dilbert.
 
 
 
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