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?

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.

Yes, it can: Botox injections are very effective treatment for spasmodic dysphonia, which should be performed by an experienced ENT specialist.