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Does speech therapy help people with muscle tension dysphonia?
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Yes: Vocal therapy is very helpful in patients with muscle tension dysphonia.
Answered 10/31/2021
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Sometimes : It can. A well qualified speech therapist should be able to treat dysphonia getting at least a partial response without resorting to Botox injections.
Answered 6/24/2014
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