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Dysphonia Plicae VentricularisAka: False Cord Hoarseness

See also
1. Hoarseness
Pathophysiology
1. Use of false cords (instead of true cords) for speech
2. May follow Laryngitis, and persist after infection
3. Represents a symptom of other disease process
Symptoms
1. Constantly harsh, low pitched voice
2. Strangulation sound or "Stage whisper"
3. Normal Cough (shows normal glottis closure)
Signs
1. False cords are closely approximated on phonation
  1. Obscures true cords
Management
1. Laryngology or ENT referral for diagnosis
Resources
1. Voice Doctor Website (Dr. Thomas)
  1. http://www.voicedoctor.net

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