Dysphonia
Trachyphonia is the symptom of dysphonia and describes the diminishing effect on the sound of the voice.
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Trachyphonia develops as a consequence of laryngopathy. A distinction is made between organic and functional voice disorders, i.e. between those which are characterised by an organ alteration and those which are merely caused by a functional disorder.
The development of organ alterations may be triggered by a number of factors, such as inflammations, excessive stress or harmful influences (e.g. smoking). Functional voice disorders may arise when there is an imbalance between the individual vocal skills and the actual stress that is placed on the voice.
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The development of organ alterations may be triggered by a number of factors, such as inflammations, excessive stress or harmful influences (e.g. smoking). Functional voice disorders may arise when there is an imbalance between the individual vocal skills and the actual stress that is placed on the voice.
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Regular preventive checkups are recommended in cases of vocal strain or potential risks (e. g. smoking, working in dusty environments, frequent heartburn). People who are using their voice excessively should train their voice regularly and avoid risks.
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Dysphonia may also occur in the form of reduced vocal capacity (e.g. trachyphonia, reduced phonation to aphonia). Additionally, feelings of pressure or a scratchy throat, a feeling of dryness, frequent throat-clearing and coughing may indicate a disease of the larynx.
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The diagnostics include several procedures:
• Examining the larynx and the resonance space above the larynx. There are several techniques available for this purpose, such as stroboscopy or high-speed glottography.
• Measuring the acoustic properties of the voice
• Phonation analysis
• Individually adapted additional physical examinations to analyse effects on the voice (e.g. auditory examinations, since hearing is important in controlling one’s voice)
These examinations are somewhat time-consuming, but they are usually not exhausting for patients.
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• Examining the larynx and the resonance space above the larynx. There are several techniques available for this purpose, such as stroboscopy or high-speed glottography.
• Measuring the acoustic properties of the voice
• Phonation analysis
• Individually adapted additional physical examinations to analyse effects on the voice (e.g. auditory examinations, since hearing is important in controlling one’s voice)
These examinations are somewhat time-consuming, but they are usually not exhausting for patients.
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Treatment is individually adapted to the type and extent of the disorder as well as to the discomfort and the needs of the patient. If organ alterations are present, surgical intervention may be recommendable, while functional voice disorders are generally best treated with exercise therapy.
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