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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Dysphonia.png|thumb|Dysphonia Algorithm]]
*Also known as voice hoarseness, is any problem related to speaking or phonation
Dysphonia, otherwise known as voice hoarseness, is any problem related to speaking or phonation. This can be caused by myriad of disease processes affecting air stream into the larynx, or vocal cord vibrations. Dysphonia can resent as a variety of complaints, including shortness of breath, vocal tremor, altered pitch, or complete loss of voice. The table below illustrates the 4 main pathophysiologic modalities by which dysphonia is thought to occur.
*Can be caused by myriad of disease processes affecting air stream into the larynx, or vocal cord vibrations
*Can resent as a variety of complaints, including shortness of breath, vocal tremor, altered pitch, or complete loss of voice


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==


==Workup==
==Evaluation==
[[File:Dysphonia.png|thumb|Dysphonia Algorithm]]


==Management==
==Management==

Revisión del 11:50 24 sep 2016

Background

  • Also known as voice hoarseness, is any problem related to speaking or phonation
  • Can be caused by myriad of disease processes affecting air stream into the larynx, or vocal cord vibrations
  • Can resent as a variety of complaints, including shortness of breath, vocal tremor, altered pitch, or complete loss of voice

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Dysphonia Algorithm

Management

Disposition

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