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Dysphonia Plica Ventricularis

Dysphonia plica ventricularis, also known as ventricular dysphonia, is the interference of the false vocal cords (ventricular folds) during speech. People with this condition usually have rough, low-pitched, and unpleasant voices. This condition may result from vocal cord paralysis, fixation, and excision. Speech therapy and surgery for ventricular fold hypertrophy are common treatments for this condition.

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Please suggest treatment for dysphonia.

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with dysphonia about a month ago. I have had a couple of speech therapy sessions but progress is glacial. I am still hoarse and in pain. I have been on 40 mg of Omeprazole for a month and Gaviscon Double Action for two weeks. I feel like the back of my throat is still s...  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscle tension dysphonia takes time to get cured. A few sessions of speech therapy are not going to rid you of the problem. Muscle tension dysphonia occurs due to various reasons and can be present after laryngitis or pneumonia as in your case. As an ENT surgeon, I wou...  Read Full »

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