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==Background== | ==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== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
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[[File:Dysphonia.png|thumb|Dysphonia Algorithm]] | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 11:50, 24 September 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
