How Do You Treat Spasmodic Dysphonia 8 May 2012
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The second presentation in my "Mini-Series of Explanations". This presentation briefly and simply explains both the common, mainstream treatments for this voice disorder, as well as some of the alternative therapies to aid in overcoming it.
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A Mini-Series of Explanationsfrom:
How do you treatSpasmodic Dysphonia?
A Mini-Series of Explanations
There are different types of therapies for S.D. The common mainstream treatments are:
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
O First, …
If, after the prescribed amount of therapies, there is little to no improvement in the patient’s S.D. symptoms …
into one
or both vocal folds is, often, the next step …
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
is, typically, for more severe cases of S.D.
The Laryngeal Nerve
is cut to stop thevoice box spasms …
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
How long do Botox
Injections last?
On average, they last 3-4 months
with varying results of symptom improvement.
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
Does the surgery provide
permanent relief?
What are some of the alternative
therapies?
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
Learning to
Learning
exercises
Effective techniques
Find a that works best for YOU
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
in yourself!Maintain a
ositive ental ttitude.
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
Be with yourself!
ANY therapy route you choose will take time before the benefit of any symptom relief will be felt.
Remember you are an !
Your progress, and the therapies that work best for you, will be different from those of the next person.
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?
This concludes the “How do you treat Spasmodic Dysphonia?” mini-presentation by VoicelessInNevada.
I hope you found it helpful and enlightening!
Watch this space for upcoming presentations in my “Mini-Series of Explanations”.
Thank you so much!
Take Care!
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