Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare, chronic neurological disorder that causes spasms in the vocal chords, interrupting the ability to create sound. Symptoms may start slowly, with the voice sounding tight with breaks when speaking. Symptoms develop over time until speech is difficult to understand. The cause of the spasms is generally thought to be an abnormality in the central nervous system.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Department
From voice and swallowing, balance and hearing issues to complex cancers of the head, neck, and skullbase, the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department provides diagnosis and both surgica…
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Speech Language Pathology
Our team of speech language pathologists treat voice, swallowing, breathing, language, and speech problems, as well as many other issues related to speech language pathology in bo…
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Voice and Swallowing Program
BMC's Center for Voice and Swallowing brings together a team of experts in voice and swallowing disorders. We offer a wide array of diagnostic and treatment options for these diso…