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A member asked:
Is there a cure for spasmodic dysphonia?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Control yes : Botox has been show to cause months of improvement in patients with spasmodic dysphonia. It can be repeated as needed. Other treatments are available. You need to find an ENT who specializes in voice disorders.
Answered 6/24/2014
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