Structural Pathologies
Inflammatory and Lifestyle Conditions
Neurologic Disorders
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Therapy Techniques
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These growths are always bilateral and result from phono trauma.
Nodules
200
Many people with spasmodic dysphonia are misdiagnosed with this disorder because of the excess contraction of the laryngeal muscles.
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
200
This term means partial paralysis
Paresis
200
The first of these procedures was performed by Manuel Garcia II in 1854, and his observations became the foundation of modern laryngology, voice science, and vocal pedagogy.
Laryngoscopy
200
This indirect therapy technique is a common recommendation for many health issues and helps to keep the vocal folds resistant to tissue damage.
Hydration
400
This structural pathology can form from just one episode of phono trauma and causes a sudden onset of dysphonia.
Vocal Fold Hemorrhage
400
This condition is a precursor to many structural pathologies, and can only be diagnosed after at least three weeks of symptoms.
Chronic Laryngitis
400
The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment was developed to help patients suffering with this neurological disorder that affects the voice
Parkinson's
400
This procedure borrows stage technology to allow us to view the vibration of the vocal folds in slow motion.
Stroboscope
400
This therapy technique was developed by a former singer and relies on many principles of voice training to increase volume and alleviate strain.
Resonant Voice Therapy
600
This pathology is characterized by swelling within the superficial layer of the lamina propria, and is caused by smoking.
Reinke's Edema
600
This condition occurs exclusively in testosterone-influenced voices after puberty.
Puberphonia
600
This disorder is likely caused by a gene mutation and is often treated with botox injections.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
600
This character might not be a fan of this audio-perceptual evaluation tool.
CAPE-V
600
This hands-on therapy technique is commonly used for MTD.
Laryngeal massage
800
What distinguishes these growths from polyps is their position on the vocal folds. These lesions occur at the posterior of the vocal folds where they meet the arytenoid cartilages.
Granuloma
800
This condition is often called "silent" because its symptoms are difficult to detect. However, it can be a precursor to many more serious disorders.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
800
This condition may spontaneously heal in six to nine months.
Vocal fold paralysis
800
This tool allows you to visualize the frequencies produced by the voice, including it's overtones.
Spectrogram
800
This therapy technique involves producing rhythmic sounds coordinated with diaphragmatic breathing to increase respiratory support - not making funny voices.
Accent method
1000
There are three different types of this structural pathology, differentiated by how many layers of the vocal folds are affected.
Sulcus
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This autoimmune disease can manifest in the voice before other areas of the body, and is easily mistaken for vocal fold paralysis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1000
This autoimmune condition is characterized by rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles, resulting in vocal weakness.
Myasthenia Gravis
1000
This term describes periodic perturbations in amplitude. It also describes many cosmetic products.
Shimmer
1000
This therapy technique functions by increasing intra-oral pressure and therefore decreasing intraglottal pressure, resulting in less intense vocal fold vibration.
Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises