Question 1

can hypnotherapy help relieve the symptoms of spasmodic dysphonia?

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No: I am not aware of any good data on the use of hypnotherapy for spasmodic dysphonia.  The most effective treatment is the use of botulinum toxin.

Question 2

is there a cure for spasmodic dysphonia?

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No: There is no cure but good vocal therapy in conjuction with botulinum toxin (botox) injections are helpful and provide a "normal" voice for a period of time.  Often scheduled re-injections is required.

Question 3

is getting botox helpful for spasmodic dysphonia?

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Yes: Perhaps the best approach.  See a physician who has specialty background and discuss further.

Question 4

does botox work for people with spasmodic dysphonia?

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Yes: Botox injections into the vocal cords to treat spasmodic dysphonia can be effective but this is an off label treatment that should only be performed by an ENT specialist who is very experienced in this kind of treatment. The vocal cords are close to your swallowing muscles and misplacement of the product could result in swallowing difficulties. Treatments need to be repeated every 10-12 weeks.

Question 5

what's spasmodic dysphonia?

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NOT stuttering : Sd, spasmodic dysphonia, comes in two flavors: adductor and abductor sd. It is a vocal disorder when certain vowels or consonants will cause some speech difficulty. It may sound like stuttering but is not stuttering.  The most popular and effective treatment is injecting Botox into specific vocal cord muscles. This will last several months and many find this treatment effective.

Question 6

hows spasmodic dysphonia treated?

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Botulinum toxin: This is a benign but very annoying condition in which there is involuntary spasm of the vocalis muscles (muscles of the vocal folds).  Injection of botulinum toxin carefully injected by a laryngologist can give you temporary relief.

Question 7

what is the cause of spasmodic dysphonia?

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Spasmodic dysphonia: Spasmodic dysphonia is a voice disorder characterized by abnormal "spasms" of the vocal cords resulting and interruptions of speech and affecting voice.  Causes of SD can arise from vocal muscle, neuromuscular junction, and inflamed laryngeal nerves.  Treatment would include speech therapy to reduce muscle tension, Botox injection into affected muscles and rarely surgery.

Question 8

how to cure naturally spasmodic dysphonia without botox or surgery?

Accepted Answer

Spastic dysphonia: My ENT doc friends say that Botox is the treatment of choice. Sorry; sometimes the only and best answer is a simple one.

Question 9

would you be able to cough normally  if you have spasmodic dysphonia diagnosis ? i have strangled  voice with breathiness but normal cough?

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Dysphonia: It is mostly about the breath and posture to produce a normal voice sound with dysphonia. There may not be coughing with this disorder. Drinking fluids daily is also important to keep vocal cords healthy/hydrated. With time, this can improve. Welcome to health tap, Dr. Ivy Fisher

Question 10

can botox treat my spasmodic dysphonia? i have been diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia.  this causes spasms in my vocal cords and i have been told that botox can improve this.  is this true?

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Yes, : Yes, it is true. Botox injections of the larynx, in experienced hands, is considered safe, effective, well-tolerated, and the gold standard for treatment of spasmodic dysphonia. Depending on multiple factors, a normal or near-normal voice may be achieved for 2-6  months and may require a " touch-up" injection for optimal functional outcome ( in other words, its not curative, and has to be repeated when the Botox wears off). It is critical that an accurate diagnosis be made of the type of spasmodic dysphonia (sd)  you have so the treatment can be directed to the proper muscle groups. We generally break this down into adductor type ( most common- about 80%), abductor type, and mixed. Seek an experienced laryngologist  and/or neurologist (not infrequently work together in dedicated centers) with special interest/training in this.

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