Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a characteristic of functional voice disorders?
Excessive coughing and throat clearing
Which condition is often misdiagnosed as asthma or allergy?
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)
What is a common trigger for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM)?
Anxiety or stress
What is a possible underlying pathology in muscle tension dysphonia?
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Which voice disorder is characterized by low pitch, hoarseness, and reduced loudness?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Voice Disorders
- Functional voice disorders are characterized by abnormal vocal behavior in the absence of organic lesions or neurogenic disorders.
Misdiagnosis of Voice Disorders
- Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM) is often misdiagnosed as asthma or allergy.
Triggers of Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement
- Stress is a common trigger for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement (PVFM).
Underlying Pathology of Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Muscle tension dysphonia may be caused by underlying psychological factors, such as anxiety or stress.
Characteristics of Hypokinetic Dysphonia
- Hypokinetic dysphonia is characterized by low pitch, hoarseness, and reduced loudness.
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