Voice Disorders-Functional

Question 1

Ventricular phonation

Answer 1

Using the false vocal folds for speech
Rough harsh voice, low pitch breathy monotone speak

Pts complain of pain, discomfort, vocal strain

Decreased closure, increased air flow
Can be a primary or secondary disorder

Question 2

Muscle tension dysphonia

Answer 2

Excessive laryngeal muscles tension (infra-/suprahyoid muscles)
Excessive super glottis laryngeal muscle tension
Can be secondary to a primary vocal pathology as a NEGATIVE compensatory strategy
Signs: tension in floor of mouth, base of tongue, and elevation of hyoid/larynx
Incomplete closure, bowing or an anterior gap
Harsh, rough voice, breathy, tense tight, whisper