Features of functional aphonia -a) ↑Incidence in malesb) Due to vocal cord paralysisc) Can coughd) On laryngoscopy vocal cord is abductede) Speech therapy is the treatment of choice
Functional aphonia or hysterical aphonia is a functional disorder mostly seen in emotionally labile females in th age group of 15-30 years.
Laryngoscopy Examination shows vocal cord in abducted position and fails to adduct on phonation, however adduction is seen on coughing, indicating normal adductor function.
Treatment : – Reassurance of the patient of normal laryngeal function and psychotherapy

                           – Speech therapy has no role in it.
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