Risk Factors Contributing To Voice Disorders
A voice disorder refers to any kind of condition or problem wherein the quality, loudness, or pitch of an individual's voice does not accurately match with their age, cultural background, and gender. Everything from cancerous growths to nerve issues could bring about a voice disorder. Among the most common types of voice disorders include vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, and laryngitis, the latter of which occurs when the vocal cords become swollen. While individuals should be able to notice if the general aspects of their voice are different than usual, some of the ways in which one's voice could change include their voice being too low or high in pitch, being weak and breathy, being hoarse, or having a quivering sound to it. There are a variety of risk factors that can contribute to the development of a voice disorder, many of which adversely affect the vocal cords. Understanding what these risk factors are may help individuals prevent future voice disorders.