<prompt> Features of functional aphonia -a Incidence in malesb Due to vocal cord paralysisc Can coughd On laryngoscopy vocal cord is abductede Speech therapy is the treatment of choiceabbcbdcd  <response>: Functional aphonia or hysterical aphonia is a functional disorder mostly seen in emotionally labile females in th age group of 15-30 years.Laryngoscopy Examination shows vocal cord in abducted position and fails to adduct on phonation, however adduction is seen on coughing, indicating normal adductor function.Treatment : Reassurance of the patient of normal laryngeal function and psychotherapy Speech therapy has no role in it. 