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Functional dysphonia.

Nelson Roy1

  • 1Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders & Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, The University of Utah, 390 South, 1530 East, Room 1219, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. nelson.roy@health.utah.edu

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|August 19, 2003
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Functional dysphonia, a voice disorder without structural or neurologic cause, may stem from personality traits. While voice therapy offers short-term relief, long-term outcomes require further study.

Area of Science:

  • Laryngology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Functional dysphonia is a voice disorder lacking structural or neurological laryngeal pathology.
  • It is characterized by dysregulated laryngeal muscle activity, the origin of which is not fully understood.
  • While various factors contribute, recent evidence suggests personality traits play a significant role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of personality traits in the development and maintenance of functional dysphonia.
  • To review the current understanding of functional dysphonia's pathogenesis.
  • To assess the long-term effectiveness of voice therapy for functional dysphonia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on functional dysphonia.

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  • Analysis of studies investigating personality traits and voice disorders.
  • Examination of existing data on the long-term outcomes of voice therapy.

    • Main Results:

    • Imbalanced laryngeal muscle tension is the proximal cause of functional dysphonia.
    • Specific personality traits are increasingly recognized as significant contributors to functional dysphonia.
    • Speech-language pathology voice therapy is effective in the short term for most patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The pathogenesis of functional dysphonia is complex, with personality traits being a key factor.
    • Further research is necessary to fully elucidate the causes and long-term management of functional dysphonia.
    • Understanding contributing factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes in multidisciplinary voice clinics.