Puberphonia
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Synonyms: Mutational falsetto, Voice break
Introduction: Normally adolescent males undergo voice changes due to sudden increase in the length of the vocal cord due to the enlargement of Adams apple (Thyroid prominence). This is uncommon in females because their vocal cords do not show sudden increase in its length. This sudden increase in the length of the vocal cords is due to the sudden increase in testosterone levels found in pubersant males.
Definition: The persistence of adolescent voice even after puberty in the absence of organic cause is known as Puberphonia. This condition is commonly seen in males. The patient has an unusually high pitched voice persisting beyond puberty. This is uncommon in females because laryngeal growth spurt occurs commonly only in males.
Causes of Puberphonia:
1. Emotional stress 2. Delayed development of secondary sexual characters 3. Psychogenic 4. Hero worship of older boy or sibling[citation needed] 5. Excessive maternal protection[citation needed] 6. Non fusion of thyroid laminae 7. Singing in boyhood
Treatment:
This condition is best treated by voice therapy
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