Dysphonia

What is dysphonia?

Dysphonia refers to a disorder of the voice.

What causes dysphonia?

The cause of dysphonia is generally multifactorial. They include:

  • Vocal cord nodules/cysts
  • Voice misuse
  • Vocal cord palsy (from surgery or other medical conditions such as cancer)
  • Psychological – voice changes are not uncommon when people are under stress.  The voice may be lost suddenly, usually overnight or following a cold.

What are some signs of dysphonia

  • Hoarse voice
  • Breathy voice
  • Strained/strangled voice
  • Reduced pitch range
  • Reduced loudness

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we help?

Our voice therapy services includes: clinical examination of voice, counselling on healthy voice usage and voice therapy exercises to improve vocal function.  We work closely with the ENT doctor to ensure optimal management of the voice disorder.