Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx

海外招聘講演 Neurologic Disorders of the LarynxThe neurologic disorders that affect the larynx are subdivided into those that are hypofunctional and those which are hyperfunctional, with a few that are mixed.The hypofunctional disorders include vocal fold paresis/ paralysis, neuromuscular junction disorders, myopathic diseases, Parkinson's disease, ALS; MS; primary lateral sclerosis, stroke, pseudoparalysis, and psychogenic.The hyperfunctional disorders include dystonia, tremor, tic disorders; Tourette's, myoclonus, choreas, muscle tension dysphonia-posturing, and psychogenic.The mixed disorders include multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.The laryngeal manifestations of these disorders will all be discussed in depth.