Mutation voice disorders conditioned by psychic factors
Journal Title: Otolaryngologia Polska - Year 2010, Vol 64, Issue 1
Abstract
The case of 17 year old boy with mutational falsetto conditioned by a complex of psychic factors particulary with personality disorders and strong emotional bond with his mother was described. Phonation exercises lowered the average voice pitch. The stable results of phoniatric rehabilitation is dependent on effectiveness of psychological therapy of the whole family. Acoustic voice analysis demonstrates objectively the results of rehabilitation.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Wojciechowska, Andrzej Obrębowski, Katarzyna Studzińska, Piotr Świdziński
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