Les dysphonies de l'enfant

ABSTRACT

Dysphonia is a modification of the timbre of the voice which becomes deep. It is more frequent in the child than in the adult. When it is acute, its etiological diagnosis is easy; but when it is chronic, it requires a complete otolaryngologic check-up to set up a diagnosis, and institute the appropriate treatment. There are many etiologies, and they are either organic or functional. The vocal unconfortableness is always present. The congenital malformations must be looked for, because they can entail organic lesions such as nodules. The treatment requires the cooperation of the child, and orthophonic therapy is essential to complete the treatment