A voice disorder occurs when voice quality, pitch, and loudness differ or are inappropriate for an individual’s age, gender, cultural background, or geographic location.

A voice disorder is present when an individual expresses concern about having an abnormal voice that does not meet daily needs—even if others do not perceive it as different or deviant.

Common Signs and Symptoms:
-Loss of voice
-Hoarse and/or rough quality of voice
-Abnormal pitch
-Abnormal loudness
-Fatigue with prolonged use of voice
-Variable vocal quality throughout the day or during speaking
-Running out of breath quickly
-Frequent coughing or throat clearing (may worsen with increased voice use)
-Excessive throat or laryngeal tension/pain/tenderness

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (ASHA, 2020)

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