[Mutation voice disorders conditioned by psychic factors]

Otolaryngol Pol. 2010 Jan-Feb;64(1):51-4. doi: 10.1016/S0030-6657(10)70036-6.
[Article in Polish]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology
  • Dependent Personality Disorder / complications*
  • Dependent Personality Disorder / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mother-Child Relations
  • Puberty / psychology*
  • Speech Acoustics*
  • Voice Disorders / etiology*
  • Voice Disorders / therapy
  • Voice Quality*