Features of functional aphonia -a) ↑Incidence in malesb) Due to vocal cord paralysisc) Can coughd) On laryngoscopy vocal cord is abductede) Speech therapy is the treatment of choice

Functional aphonia or hysterical aphonia is a functional disorder mostly seen in emotionally labile females in th age group of 15-30 years. Laryngoscopy Examination shows vocal cord in abducted position and fails to adduct on phonation, however adduction is seen on coughing, indicating normal adductor function. Treatment : – Reassurance of the patient of normal laryngeal function and psychotherapy                            – Speech therapy has no role in it.