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A member asked:

Does speech therapy help people with muscle tension dysphonia?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Vocal therapy is very helpful in patients with muscle tension dysphonia.

Dr Melder and another doctor agreed

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.

Dr Ali and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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I had LPR reflux now ENT told i hve muscle tension dysphonia i gets pain while talking what too do?

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My son (2.5 yo) has velopharyngeal insufficiency due to the muscles not working properly. Will speech therapy fix this or is surgery needed?

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Will my speech be affected if I receive botox treatment on my masseter muscles?

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How do you treat cerebral palsy, If physical therapy isnt relaxing the muscles or giving any relief to pain experienced?

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If my nerve was severed and I recieved therapy but it didn't work, why would the muscle be atrophied?

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