Commentary on Psychogenic Dysphonia of Post Traumatic Origin

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Sloane, Pauline M.

Affiliations: School of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College, Dublin

Abstract: This paper reviews six female clients presenting with mild dysphonia following minor road traffic accidents. All clients suffered whiplash injuries with marked stress reactions but no concomitant soft tissue damage. All six were involved in litigation proceedings arising from their accidents. The review examines the possible etiological factors involved and emphasises the relationship between laryngeal muscular dysfunction and stress.

Keywords: post-traumatic dysphonia, etiological considerations

DOI: 10.3233/ACS-1995-5106

Journal: Journal of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 41-48, 1995