Dysphonia

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

Evaluation

Dysphonia Algorithm

See Also

• Laryngitis
• Stroke