Voice Disorders

Our voice is us. Altering one's voice implies a major change in Self-Identity. Voice disorders are less frequently found. Voice disorders manifests as phonatory deviations. There is no single standard of pitch, intensity or quality while talking. Based on these 3 features following classification can be studied.

Classification:Quality

Intensity (Loudness)
Pitch

Causes/Types

Environmental
Hoarseness Of Voice Due To:

a) Misuse of voice
b) Teacher's throat-Over use or abuse of voice.
c) Shouting.

Neurogenic
a) Spastic Dysphonia due to lesion in extra pyramidal tract Aphonia or hoarseness due to vocal cord-paralysis

Psychological
a) Puberphonia ie. a high-pitched voice in man due to Oedipus complex
b) Hysterical Aphonia due to mental tensions

Congenital
Structured deformities like:
a) Nasal voice due to Cleft lip + Palate
b) Eg- Hypo / Hyper nasal voice due to Short palate, Velo Pharyngeal Incompetence (VPI)

Organic
a) Aphonia created due to Laryngectomee (cancer of larynx)

Pathological
a) Dysphonias - Arising out of VC nodules and polyp

Vocal Cord During Breathing                           Vocal Cord Nodules


At 'nirmitee' our experts from various professional fields after having done subjective as well as objective analysis offer counselling, evaluation, assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment program for all the above mentioned Disorders. Rapport building is easy with ample space and a relaxed environment. Computer aided programmes for most of the disorders makes treatment program interesting and objective for learning the right approach. It brings flavor of latest technology at our professional set up.

Age Range
All Age Group.

Prognosis
Generally good if treated with lot of patience. Counseling done repeatedly may help them keep good vigilance.