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Functional Aphonia

Aka: Functional Aphonia
  1. See also
    1. Hoarseness
  2. Etiology
    1. No underlying organic cause
    2. Often coexists with psychiatric disorders
  3. Symptoms
    1. Constant absence of voice or whispering
    2. Throat dryness or soreness
    3. Able to produce a normal cough on demand
  4. Signs: Laryngeal Exam
    1. Bowed Vocal Cords that do not adduct on phonation
  5. Management
    1. Speech pathology referral
    2. Consider mental health consultation

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