Brief overview Duration: How long the loss of voice lasts depends on the cause. The voice usually returns. Treatment: Aphonia can usually be treated well with voice preservation, medication, speech therapy, psychotherapy, surgery is rarely necessary. Causes: Aphonia can have various physical and psychological causes. When to see a doctor: If the aphonia occurs suddenly … Aphonia: Duration, Treatment, Causes
Reinke’s edema was discovered in 1895 by anatomist Friedrich Reinke. The benign swelling on the vocal folds leads to impaired speech. If Reinke’s edema is not chronic, it can be made to subside by simple measures such as voice-sparing and abstaining from smoking and alcohol. What is Reinke edema? Reinke’s edema is a tissue swelling … Reinke Edema: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Those who suffer from aphonia, loss of voice or voicelessness, can usually only speak in a whisper. The loss of voice may accompany a cold, but it can also have other causes. Usually the voice comes back quickly, but sometimes the loss of voice can be permanent. What is aphonia? Voice loss (aphonia) is when … Aphonia: Causes, Treatment & Help
Hoarseness or a hoarse voice is an impairment in which the voice sounds mostly different than normal and the spoken volume is limited. In rare cases, there may even be voicelessness or the affected person may only be able to whisper. What is hoarseness? In the context of colds or overuse of the voice, hoarseness … Hoarseness: Causes, Treatment & Help
Vocal cord inflammation is an inflammatory disease of the vocal cords or vocal folds. This usually occurs as a result of overuse or an infection and manifests itself in hoarseness, frequent throat clearing and significant effort when speaking. In addition to radical sparing of the voice, the inflammation can also be treated with medication. What … Vocal Cord Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
