What is Soprano's Disease?

Description of the disease

Soprano's Disease, also known as spasmodic dysphonia, is a condition characterized by spasms of the vocal cords, leading to voice problems. This rare condition typically occurs in adults, especially those who use their voice professionally, such as singers or actors.

Classification

• Tonic form
• Phasic form

Symptoms

• Change in voice tone
• Dropping sounds
• Breathiness while speaking

Causes

The causes of Soprano's Disease are unknown, but it is thought to be related to psychological, genetic, or environmental factors.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms and examination of vocal cord function.

Treatment

Treatment may include speech therapy, botox therapy, or surgical intervention.

Prevention

Since the causes of the disease are unknown, prevention is limited to general methods of maintaining vocal cord health.

Doctor

The treatment and diagnosis of Soprano's Disease is carried out by an otolaryngologist or a neurologist.