What are muscle tension dysphonia, signs & symptoms and available treatments?

Muscle Tension Dysphonia is one of the most common voice disorders. It occurs when the muscles around the larynx are so tight during speaking that the voice box does not work efficiently. MTD is more often among the people in the 40-50-year-old age group, especially in women.  

There are mainly two types of muscle tension dysphonia or MTD; 

Primary MTD: In this type, the muscles in your neck are tense when you use your voice but there is no abnormality in the larynx.  

Secondary MTD: In secondary MTD, the patient does not feel any abnormality in the voice box that causes them to over-use other muscles for producing the voice.  

Signs and Symptoms  The onset of muscle tension dysphonia can be very subtle and it may be characterized by:  

Rough, hoarse or raspy voice Breathy or husky voice Reduced vocal volume Changes to voice pitch Pain or discomfort in the throat A tight ‘choking’ sensation when using voice Increase fatigue and effort associated with increased voice use  Cause of Muscle Tension Dysphonia  The cause of Muscle Tension Dysphonia is not completely understood.

It is likely that more than one factor contributes to changes in the vocal mechanism leading to Muscle Tension Dysphonia. 

Some possible causes include irritants such as upper respiratory tract infection, passive smoking, acid reflux, Prolonged overuse of the voice, etc.  Available treatments  At The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, voice therapy offered by a speech pathologist is the preferred treatment for the muscle tension dysphonia. The voice therapy includes some individual voice exercises for effective voice use and the reduction of muscle tension.

How to fix a hoarse voice without any surgical intervention?

Hoarseness is a symptom, not a disease. It is a general term that describes abnormal voice changes. When hoarse, the voice may sound breathy, raspy, strained or there may be the change in volume or pitch. These changes in your voice are due to the disorders related to the vocal folds, which are the sound producing devices of the voice box. There are various reasons causing hoarseness in your voice; luckily, most of them are not serious and may go away in a short amount of time. However, if the hoarseness of your voice persists more than two/three weeks, you need to visit an alternative voice repair specialist. While not always the case, persistent hoarseness may be a sign of more serious voice problems to come.

What are the treatments for a hoarse-sounding voice?

The treatment for a hoarse voice depends on the underlying causes, for example:

Acute laryngitis caused by upper respiratory infections are major culprits for causing hoarse voices. There is a natural, alternative method that will help eliminate the cause of the laryngitis; thus allowing your voice to properly recover.
Voice rest is also suggested in order to avoid any kind of injury or irritation to the vocal cords.
Individuals with hoarseness caused by vocal misuse or overuse looking how to fix a hoarse voice should adhere to voice rest and consult a professional voice specialist.

Alternative Speech Therapy for hoarseness.

If you're a professional who uses his or her voice a lot for work and are suffering from a voice disorder such as extreme hoarseness, it is vital that you consult a voice specialist! At The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, they offer a unique & revolutionary method of voice restoration and enhancement. With there help, you will not only get your voice restored, but will also learn to how speak and sing by professional standards.