
Spasmodic Dysphonia
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Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles controlling the vocal cords, leading to voice breaks and strained or breathy speech. It is a form of focal dystonia affecting the larynx. The term 'spasmodic dysphonia' is still widely used and accepted in clinical practice.
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