Voice Disorder
It occurs when the voice quality, pitch, and loudness differ or are inappropriate for an individual's age, gender, cultural background, or geographic location (ASHA).
Signs & Symptoms include:
- rough/ hoarse/ breathy voice
- change in pitch
- change in loudness
- loss of voice
- vocal fatigue
- excessive throat pain
- voice breaks
Cause:
Voice difficulties could be due to,
- Damage or injury to the vocal tract
- Any neurological/ degenerative disorder
- Excessive use/ abuse of voice