Spectral Moments of the Long-term Average Spectrum: Sensitive Indices of Voice Change After Therapy?

Differential diagnosis of muscle tension

Differential diagnosis of muscle tension dysphonia and adductor spasmodic dysphonia using spectral moments of the long-term average spectrum

✍ Daniel R. Houtz; Nelson Roy; Ray M. Merrill; Marshall E. Smith 📂 Article 📅 2010 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 282 KB

## Abstract ## Objectives/Hypothesis: Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD) can mimic the voice characteristics of muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) contributing to diagnostic confusion and inappropriate management. Elevated spectral noise has been reported in MTD, which may aid in differential diagnos