Bhalla R K, Wallis J, Kaushik V, Carpentier J P
Department of Otolaryngology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Preston, UK.
Clin Otolaryngol. 2005 Aug;30(4):367-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.2005.00976.x.
Dysphonic patients with muscle tension are common at voice clinics. The majority respond to intensive vocal therapy. A small number of cases remain resistant to intensive vocal therapy. We have used intravenous midazolam to enhance therapy-resistant dysphonic patients' self-monitoring, their self-awareness and to change fixed patterns. Six of seven patients were discharged with restoration of normal voice 1 month after treatment.
