A voice disorder is the difference in quality, pitch, or loudness from others of the same age, sex, cultural background, and geographic location.  Different types of voice disorders include:

  • Vocal Fold Nodules and Polyps
  • Vocal Fold Paralysis
  • Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement
  • Spasmodic Dysphonia

Source:http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/voice.htm