Laryngeal Papillomatosis
... Laryngeal papillomatosis is a disease consisting of tumors that grow inside the larynx (voice box), vocal cords, or the air passages leading from the nose into the lungs (respiratory tract). It is a r...

Spasmodic Dysphoria
... Spasmodic dysphonia (or laryngeal dystonia) is a voice disorder caused by involuntary movements of one or more muscles of the larynx or voice box. Individuals who have spasmodic dysphonia may have occ...

Taking Care of Your Voice
... We rely on our voices to inform, persuade, and connect with other people. Your voice is as unique as your fingerprint. Many people you know use their voices all day long, day in and day out. Singers, ...

The Basics: Disorders of Vocal Abuse and Misuse
... Anyone who uses his or her voice excessively may develop a vocal abuse or misuse disorder. These problems are fairly common among Lawyers Teachers Clergy Cheerleaders Singers Actors Children If you...

Vocal Cord Paralysis
... Vocal cord paralysis is a voice disorder that occurs when one or both of the vocal cords (or vocal folds) do not open or close properly. Vocal cord paralysis is a common disorder, and symptoms can ran...

What Is Voice? What Is Speech? What Is Language?
... Voice (or vocalization) is the sound produced by humans and other vertebrates using the lungs and the vocal folds in the larynx, or voice box. Voice is not always produced as speech, however. Infants ...