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Kang YJ, Park SY, Chi SA, Chung MK, Jeong HS, Son YI, Choi N. Impact of Dietary Intake and Habits on Subjective Voice and Laryngeal Mucosal Diseases: Analysis From Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey Between 2008 and 2021. J Voice 2024:S0892-1997(24)00141-3. [PMID: 38816300 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Dysphonia negatively affects social communication, leading to reduced quality of life. Comprehensive research on dysphonia and laryngeal mucosal diseases using large-scale epidemiological data is lacking. Therefore, we investigated how dietary and habitual factors influence dysphonia and laryngeal mucosal diseases using data from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. STUDY DESIGN A population-based cross-sectional study. METHODS The study included individuals aged 19 years and older who both underwent laryngoscopic examinations and completed a dysphonia survey. Dietary and habitual factors and results of the laryngoscopic examinations were collected. Risk factors for dysphonia and laryngeal mucosal diseases were identified. RESULTS The weighted frequency of dysphonia and laryngeal mucosal diseases was 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. In univariable analyses for dysphonia, sex, body weight change, alcohol ingestion, and various minerals and vitamins showed statistically significant associations. However, in the multivariable analysis, only age, body weight, female sex, and vitamin A intake were significantly associated with dysphonia. Age, body weight, body mass index, sex, smoking, amount of sodium intake, and alcohol intake were associated with laryngeal mucosal diseases in the univariable analyses, but in the multivariable analysis, only age, smoking, and amount of niacin intake were significant factors. CONCLUSIONS In this large-scale epidemiological analysis, subjective dysphonia and laryngeal mucosal diseases had different frequencies and risk factors. Age was a risk factor for both dysphonia and mucosal diseases, but smoking was only a risk factor for laryngeal mucosal diseases. Diet types, calories, and water and alcohol intake were not significant risk factors for either laryngeal mucosal diseases or dysphonia.
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- Yung Jee Kang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University, College of Medicine, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Statistics Center, Research Institute for Future Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Iob NA, He L, Ternström S, Cai H, Brockmann-Bauser M. Effects of Speech Characteristics on Electroglottographic and Instrumental Acoustic Voice Analysis Metrics in Women With Structural Dysphonia Before and After Treatment. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2024:1-22. [PMID: 38758676 DOI: 10.1044/2024_jslhr-23-00253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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PURPOSE Literature suggests a dependency of the acoustic metrics, smoothed cepstral peak prominence (CPPS) and harmonics-to-noise ratio (HNR), on human voice loudness and fundamental frequency (F0). Even though this has been explained with different oscillatory patterns of the vocal folds, so far, it has not been specifically investigated. In the present work, the influence of three elicitation levels, calibrated sound pressure level (SPL), F0 and vowel on the electroglottographic (EGG) and time-differentiated EGG (dEGG) metrics hybrid open quotient (OQ), dEGG OQ and peak dEGG, as well as on the acoustic metrics CPPS and HNR, was examined, and their suitability for voice assessment was evaluated. METHOD In a retrospective study, 29 women with a mean age of 25 years (± 8.9, range: 18-53) diagnosed with structural vocal fold pathologies were examined before and after voice therapy or phonosurgery. Both acoustic and EGG signals were recorded simultaneously during the phonation of the sustained vowels /ɑ/, /i/, and /u/ at three elicited levels of loudness (soft/comfortable/loud) and unconstrained F0 conditions. RESULTS A linear mixed-model analysis showed a significant effect of elicitation effort levels on peak dEGG, HNR, and CPPS (all p < .01). Calibrated SPL significantly influenced HNR and CPPS (both p < .01). Furthermore, F0 had a significant effect on peak dEGG and CPPS (p < .0001). All metrics showed significant changes with regard to vowel (all p < .05). However, the treatment had no effect on the examined metrics, regardless of the treatment type (surgery vs. voice therapy). CONCLUSIONS The value of the investigated metrics for voice assessment purposes when sampled without sufficient control of SPL and F0 is limited, in that they are significantly influenced by the phonatory context, be it speech or elicited sustained vowels. Future studies should explore the diagnostic value of new data collation approaches such as voice mapping, which take SPL and F0 effects into account.
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- Naomi Anna Iob
- Division of Phoniatrics and Speech Pathology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Phoniatrics and Speech Pathology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Computational Linguistics, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Speech, Music and Hearing, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Speech, Music and Hearing, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Phoniatrics and Speech Pathology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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Morton ME, Easter S, Brown M, Sandage MJ. Potential Risks for Healthcare Disparities Among Individuals With Voice and Upper Airway Disorders: A Systematic Review. J Voice 2024; 38:796.e15-796.e41. [PMID: 34952721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the potential epidemiological association between various possible risk factors and healthcare disparities specifically related to the access, use and/or quality of speech language pathology services for individuals with voice and upper airway disorders. METHOD A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Full text journal articles were identified through PubMed, PsycINFO and Web of Science. The reference sections of included articles were also manually screened and identified four additional studies for consideration of inclusion. Included articles specifically addressed healthcare disparities in voice and upper airway disorders related to speech pathology care. International literature was excluded. Eligible studies were reviewed and data extracted. Risk of bias of each eligible study was performed using the quality assessment tool from National Institute of Health for observational cohort and cross-sectional studies. Data from eligible studies were synthesized thematically. RESULTS A total of 1,101 resources were retrieved from the search; of these, 133 were duplicates. Titles and abstracts of 968 articles were screened, with 14 selected for full-text review. Eleven articles were considered eligible for inclusion. Voice disorders were the condition most frequently examined followed by only one article addressing upper airways disorders. There was considerable heterogeneity in the methodology and statistical analyses among the eligible papers. There was a lack of standard methodology for collecting and accurately determining patient characteristics as well as variability in measuring confounding variables and providing statistical analyses for such adjustments that may have impacted the findings. The information extracted from these articles revealed healthcare disparities related to sex/gender, age, insurance status/coverage, race/ethnicity, among others including etiology and preferred language. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review highlights the limited research on speech language pathology-specific healthcare disparities for individuals with voice and upper airway disorders. There was significant clinical and methodological heterogeneity between studies which may have contributed to varied results between studies. There is a need for greater methodological rigor and prospectively designed studies to better characterize the impact of disparities in the access to, use of, and quality of speech pathology care for this patient population.
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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- School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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Emshoff R, Astl M, Giotakis AI, Hupp LC, Kolk A. Factors associated with voice-related quality of life among patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Appl Oral Sci 2024; 32:e20230296. [PMID: 38536993 PMCID: PMC10984579 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Research would be important for obtaining a better understanding of voice complaints among patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). OBJECTIVE The identification of predictors of voice disorders associated with TMD pain was made according to Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) Axis I. METHODOLOGY Functional limitations were measured using the Jaw Functional Limitation Scales for mastication (JFLS-M), jaw mobility (JFLS-JM), and verbal and emotional expression (JFLS-VEE). Patients also completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The primary outcome was social-emotional and physical functioning as indicated by scores on the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was used to model the relationship between the domains on the V-RQOL questionnaire and scores on the HADS and JFLS after adjusting for age, gender, DC/TMD diagnosis, pain intensity, and time since pain onset. RESULTS The HADS-D (B=-1.15; 95% CI, -1.718 to -0.587; p<.001) and JFLS-VEE (B=-0.22; 95% CI, -0.40 to -0.06; p=.008) were significant predictors of scores on the V-RQOL questionnaire. CONCLUSION Higher scores on depression measures and limitations in verbal and emotional expression could exacerbate voice problems among TMD pain patients. Future research should promote multidisciplinary treatments for TMD pain-related voice disorders.
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- Rüdiger Emshoff
- University Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Bachelor Program Speech and Language Therapy, University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- University Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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Wang F, Yiu EML. Predicting Dysphonia by Measuring Surface Electromyographic Activity of the Supralaryngeal Muscles. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2024; 67:740-752. [PMID: 38315579 DOI: 10.1044/2023_jslhr-23-00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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PURPOSE This study set out to investigate whether individuals with dysphonia, as determined by either self-assessment or clinician-based auditory-perceptual judgment, exhibited differences in perilaryngeal muscle activities using surface electromyography (sEMG) during various phonatory tasks. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the effectiveness of sEMG in identifying dysphonic cases. METHOD A total of 77 adults (44 women, 33 men, Mage = 30.4 years) participated in this study, with dysphonic cases identified separately using either a 10-item Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) or clinician-based auditory-perceptual voice quality (APVQ) evaluation. sEMG activities were measured from the areas of suprahyoid and sternocleidomastoid muscles during prolonged vowel /i/ phonations at different pitch and loudness levels. Normalized root-mean-square value against the maximal voluntary contraction (RMS %MVC) of the sEMG signals was obtained for each phonation and compared between subject groups and across phonatory tasks. Additionally, binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine how the sEMG measures could predict the VHI-10-based or APVQ-based dysphonic cases. RESULTS Participants who scored above the criteria on either the VHI-10 (n = 29) or APVQ judgment (n = 17) exhibited significantly higher RMS %MVC in the right suprahyoid muscles compared to the corresponding control groups. Although the RMS %MVC value from the right suprahyoid muscles alone was not a significant predictor of self-evaluated dysphonic cases, a combination of the RMS %MVC values from both the right and left suprahyoid muscles significantly predicted APVQ-based dysphonic cases with a 69.66% fair level. CONCLUSIONS This study found that individuals with dysphonia, as determined by either self-assessment or APVQ judgment, displayed more imbalanced suprahyoid muscle activities in voice production compared to nondysphonic groups. The combination of the sEMG measures from both left and right suprahyoid muscles showed potential as a predictor of dysphonia with a fair level of confidence. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.25112804.
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- Feifan Wang
- School of Humanities, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
- Voice Research Laboratory, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam
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- Voice Research Laboratory, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam
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Lee JH, Seok J, Kim JY, Kim HC, Kwon TK. Evaluating the Diagnostic Potential of Connected Speech for Benign Laryngeal Disease Using Deep Learning Analysis. J Voice 2024:S0892-1997(24)00018-3. [PMID: 38350806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models using connected speech and vowel sounds in detecting benign laryngeal diseases. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective. METHODS Voice samples from 772 patients, including 502 with normal voices and 270 with vocal cord polyps, cysts, or nodules, were analyzed. We employed deep learning architectures, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and time series models, to process the speech data. The primary endpoint was the area under the receiver's operating characteristic curve for binary classification. RESULTS CNN models analyzing speech segments significantly outperformed those using vowel sounds in distinguishing patients with and without benign laryngeal diseases. The best-performing CNN model achieved areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.895 and 0.845 for speech and vowel sounds, respectively. Correlations between AI-generated disease probabilities and perceptual assessments were more pronounced in the connected-speech analyses. However, the time series models performed worse than the CNNs. CONCLUSION Connected speech analysis is more effective than traditional vowel sound analysis for the diagnosis of laryngeal voice disorders. This study highlights the potential of AI technologies in enhancing the diagnostic capabilities of speech, advocating further exploration, and validation in this field.
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- Jeong Hoon Lee
- Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Ajeti R. Laryngeal Mycosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e54241. [PMID: 38496054 PMCID: PMC10944214 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Laryngeal mycosis, a condition often overlooked in systemically immunocompetent individuals, requires heightened clinical vigilance for accurate diagnosis. The disease mimics symptoms of other laryngeal conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, granulomatous disease, keratosis, and glottic malignancies, with risk factors including prolonged use of antibiotics, inhaled steroids, and smoking. Clinically, it presents with variable symptoms including hoarseness, and occasionally pain, dysphagia, and odynophagia. Diagnosis involves the observation of hyperkeratosis, notably when intraepithelial neutrophils are present, prompting further investigation for fungal elements through specialized staining. Effective management encompasses prolonged systemic antifungal treatment and the elimination of predisposing factors to prevent recurrence or treatment failure. Despite its potential to mimic a range of laryngeal diseases, laryngeal mycosis remains a less considered differential diagnosis. This is compounded by the commonality of risk factors in the general population, including prolonged antibiotic use, inhaled steroid therapy, and smoking habits, which may predispose individuals to fungal infections of the larynx. Furthermore, the necessity for a high index of suspicion and specialized diagnostic techniques, such as the identification of hyperkeratosis with intraepithelial neutrophils through biopsy and specialized staining for fungal elements, underscores the complexity of diagnosing this condition. The rationale for documenting this case report is multifaceted, primarily focusing on the fact that laryngeal mycosis is rare among immunocompetent patients leading to under-recognition of laryngeal mycosis in systemically immunocompetent individuals and the diagnostic challenges it presents. Additionally, the documentation seeks to emphasize the critical need for comprehensive treatment approaches, including prolonged systemic antifungal therapy and the identification and elimination of predisposing factors, to ensure effective management and prevent recurrence.
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- Rinor Ajeti
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pristina, Ferizaj, ALB
- Otolaryngology, RINO Clinic, Ferizaj, ALB
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Leung JS, Rosenbaum A, Holmberg J, Villarroel P, Napolitano C, Badía PI, Lagos-Villaseca A. Improved vocal quality and decreased vocal effort after botulinum toxin treatment for laryngeal dystonia. Auris Nasus Larynx 2024; 51:106-112. [PMID: 37365040 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Laryngeal dystonia (LD) is characterized by irregular and involuntary task-specific spasms of the intrinsic laryngeal muscles. There is no curative treatment for it, however, laryngeal botulinum neurotoxin injections (BoNT-I) are considered the standard of care therapy. This study aims to characterize the population of LD patients and to assess the results of laryngeal BoNT-I. METHODS A Retrospective cohort study was conducted. Medical records were reviewed for all the patients with LD diagnosis seen in the Voice Unit of the Red de Salud UCChristus between January 2013 and October 2021. Biodemographic, clinical and treatment data were collected. Additionally, a telephonic survey was completed by the patients that underwent laryngeal BoNT-I, including self-reported voice outcomes and Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI-10). RESULTS Of the 34 patients with LD included in the study, 23 received a total of 93 laryngeal BoNT-I and 19 completed the telephone survey. The majority (97%) of the injections corresponded to patients with adductor LD and 3% to abductor LD. Patients received a median of 3 (1-17) injections, with a more frequent cricothyroid approach (94.4%), while the thyrohyoid approach accounted for 5.6% of cases. Most injections were bilateral (96.8%). A significant improvement in the vocal quality and effort was noted after the last injection and the overall BoNT-I treatment (P < 0.001). Similarly, the VHI-10 score improved from a median of 31 (7-40) to 2 (0-19) (P < 0.001) after the last injection. A post-treatment breathy voice was reported in 95% of patients, and dysphagia to liquids and solids in 68% and 21%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Laryngeal BoNT-I is an effective treatment for LD, achieving an improvement in self-reported vocal quality and VHI-10 scores, and a reduction of the self-reported vocal effort. Adverse effects are mild in the majority of cases, constituting a safe and effective therapy for these patients.
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- Jai-Sen Leung
- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Diagonal Paraguay 362, Otorrinolaringología, Santiago Centro, Santiago 8330077, Chile.
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Balakrishnan S, Santhi T, Afsal EM. Dysphonia in Children; Clinical Profile, Conservative Treatment Modalities and Outcomes: An Institutional Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:3248-3255. [PMID: 37974702 PMCID: PMC10646136 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03952-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Dysphonia in children represents broad-spectrum voice problems. Global prevalence of hoarseness in school-aged children is 6-23%. It impairs communication of child, thus affects social life. This study shows importance of appropriate preventive measures for paediatric dysphonia and diagnosis of voice problems in early stages. Continuous voice abuse in children can cause recurrent voice disorders as well as speech problems. This prospective study included 104 patients(78 males and 26 females) of 6-15 years, with voice problems, in a tertiary care centre, North Kerala, during June 2022-March 2023. Chief complaints and risk factors evaluated. Voice analysis using maximum phonation time (MPT), Child Voice Handicap Index for Parents (CVHI-10-P), Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and clinical examination including indirect laryngoscopy (IDL) and 70degree scopy were done. Treatment given for a maximum of 2 weeks. Advised voice rest and voice therapy throughout. All patients followed up after 2 weeks and up to 3 months. Voice abuse was the commonest risk factor and voice change, the commonest symptom. MPT reduced in 23% males and 14% females. According to CVHI-10-P, screaming was present in 52% children and symptoms present mostly in afternoon. RSI identified the role of LPRD in dysphonia. IDL and 70 scopy identified most common diagnosis as vocal nodule. Treatment given and follow-up period noted. All except vocal polyp had complete relief. Most common diagnosis was vocal nodule which resulted from chronic voice abuse. Appropriate preventive measures, early diagnosis and adequate treatment of voice problems should be considered. Conservative management in early stages is recommended.
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- Sreelakshmi Balakrishnan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala 676121 India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala 676121 India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala 676121 India
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Crossley EJ, Hutchison L, Aymat A, Gibbins N, Awad R. Dysphonia in Pediatric Professional Voice Users: Is It Just Nodules? J Voice 2023:S0892-1997(23)00377-6. [PMID: 38036380 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Professional voice users of any age are often concerned about nodules, particularly in pediatric singers. However, an accurate diagnosis allows formulation of an optimal management plan and a successful continuation of these young patients' careers. There is very little literature regarding pediatric professional singers; we aimed to share our experience of over a decade of referrals to our tertiary pediatric voice clinic. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective review. METHODS A retrospective review was undertaken of all consecutive patients aged 0-18 years who self-identified as professional voice users and attended our tertiary pediatric voice clinic between December 2010 and December 2021. We analyzed demographics, professional singing status, diagnosis, management, and clinical voice scores. The patients were subdivided into those aged 0-9, 10-16, and 17-18 years. RESULTS A total of 113 pediatric professional voice users attended the tertiary voice clinic in the study period. The commonest self-reported voice use was as a singer. Within the 0-9 years age group, there was a strong male predominance (22 males and three females) and mostly organic (52%) causes. For ages 10-16 years, there was a noted female predominance (15 males and 29 females). In the 17-18 years age group, there was a strong female predominance (10 males and 34 females), with predominantly functional diagnoses (48%). Of significance, only five of the 113 patients had nodules (4.4%). CONCLUSIONS We present a large data set of pediatric professional voice users and demonstrate the numerous underlying diagnoses for their dysphonia, particularly functional disorders. Our experience highlights the need for adequate vocal training for pediatric professional voice users and the need for a multidisciplinary diagnostic and management approach.
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- University Hospital Lewisham, London, England; Kasr Al-Aini Hospital, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Xiao Z, Fu Q, Long X, Zhou L, Zhu R, Peng Q, Xie X, Liao Y. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for vocal nodules: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288252. [PMID: 37922255 PMCID: PMC10624316 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023] Open
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In this study, we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for vocal nodules, concerning qualitive overall efficacy and quantitative improvement on quality of voice. Four English and four Chinese databases were searched up to December 10th, 2022. Risk of bias among the included trials were evaluated by the Cochrane ROB tool. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses were conducted based on the Cochrane systematic review method by using RevMan 5.4 Software, and trial sequential analyses were performed by TSA 0.9. Meta-influence analyses, subgroup-analyses, meta-regression, and evaluation of publication bias were performed for exploration of heterogeneity by Stata V.14. Quality of the results was accessed through the GRADE-pro GDT. Cluster analyses and correlation coefficient were performed by R 4.1.3. Finally, 15 trials involving 1,888 participants were included. Results showed that compared with western medicine alone or Chinese herbal medicine alone, acupuncture alone yielded significantly (p<0.05) higher clinical effective rate and more improvement on scores of voice analyses. However, reduction on scores of grade, roughness, and breathiness and voice handicap index during follow-ups, and results of clinical effective rate suggested that acupuncture was inferior to voice training. In addition, meta-regression and sub-group analyses firstly revealed advanced efficacies of acupuncture when performed with local and remote acupoints, compared with local acupoints only. Acupuncture specified adverse event was denied in six trials while it was not mentioned in other nine trials. Results of cluster analyses and correlation coefficient showed that Kai yin yi hao and He gu (LI-4) were the most frequently applied matching-acupoints in trials. In conclusion, compared with western medicine (level of evidence: low ⨁⨁◯◯, GRADE C) and Chinese herbal medicine (level of evidence: moderate ⨁⨁⨁◯, GRADE B), acupuncture is safe and of better efficacy for patients with vocal nodules, while there is also need for RCTs with improvements on designing and interventions in experimental and controls.
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- Zhixian Xiao
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Meishan, Meishan, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Meishan, Meishan, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Sichuan Second Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Meishan, Meishan, P. R. China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Meishan, Meishan, P. R. China
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Baker CP, Brockmann-Bauser M, Purdy SC, Rakena TO. High and Wide: An In Silico Investigation of Frequency, Intensity, and Vibrato Effects on Widely Applied Acoustic Voice Perturbation and Noise Measures. J Voice 2023:S0892-1997(23)00316-8. [PMID: 37925330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This in silico study explored the effects of a wide range of fundamental frequency (fo), source-spectrum tilt (SST), and vibrato extent (VE) on commonly used frequency and amplitude perturbation and noise measures. METHOD Using 53 synthesized tones produced in Madde, the effects of stepwise increases in fo, intensity (modeled by decreasing SST), and VE on the PRAAT parameters jitter % (local), relative average perturbation (RAP) %, shimmer % (local), amplitude perturbation quotient 3 (APQ3) %, and harmonics-to-noise ratio (HNR) dB were investigated. A secondary experiment was conducted to determine whether any fo effects on jitter, RAP, shimmer, APQ3, and HNR were stable. A total of 10 sinewaves were synthesized in Sopran from 100 to 1000 Hz using formant frequencies for /a/, /i/, and /u/-like vowels, respectively. All effects were statistically assessed with Kendall's tau-b and partial correlation. RESULTS Increasing fo resulted in an overall increase in jitter, RAP, shimmer, and APQ3 values, respectively (P < 0.01). Oscillations of the data across the explored fo range were observed in all measurement outputs. In the Sopran tests, the oscillatory pattern seen in the Madde fo condition remained and showed differences between vowel conditions. Increasing intensity (decreasing SST) led to reduced pitch and amplitude perturbation and HNR (P < 0.05). Increasing VE led to lower HNR and an almost linear increase of all other measures (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION These novel data offer a controlled demonstration for the behavior of jitter (local) %, RAP %, shimmer (local) %, APQ3 %, and HNR (dB) when varying fo, SST, and VE in synthesized tones. Since humans will vary in all of these aspects in spoken language and vowel phonation, researchers should take potential resonance-harmonics type effects into account when comparing intersubject or preintervention and postintervention data using these measures.
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- Calvin Peter Baker
- Speech Science, School of Psychology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; School of Music, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Phoniatrics and Speech Pathology, Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Speech Science, School of Psychology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Music, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Al Awaji NN, Alghamdi KA, Alfaris AM, Alzamil RZ, Alhijji LN, Alyehya GS, Al Harbi SM, Mortada EM. Measuring Perceived Voice Disorders and Quality of Life among Female University Teaching Faculty. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1568. [PMID: 38003883 PMCID: PMC10672704 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Occupations that require heavy vocal use can place the person at risk of voice disorders (VDs). Heavy demands on the voice, especially for a long time or with loud back-ground noise, can lead to vocal abuse or misuse. The study aimed to measure the prevalence of perceived voice disorders among the teaching faculty at a female university, identify the risk fac-tors that affect their voice, and determine the effect of perceived voice disorders on their quality of life (QoL). METHODS The study sample consisted of female teaching faculty (N = 401). The ques-tionnaire included general sociodemographic data, general voice data, the vocal tract discomfort (VTD) scale, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment (WHOQOL)-BREF. RESULTS The results demonstrated that 44.1% of the participants had perceived voice disorders, and stress, reflux, and asthma had a significant relationship with self-perceived voice disorders. Furthermore, the data showed that self-perceived voice disorders negatively impacted the overall QoL of teaching faculty. CONCLUSIONS Perceived voice disorders are affected by various factors, including health conditions, medications, and lifestyle choices. Although teaching characteristics and demo-graphic factors are believed to be the cause, in this study they did not significantly contribute to perceived voice disorders. Faculty members with perceived voice disorders have a poorer quality of life, highlighting the need for education on preventative vocal measures and awareness of voice care.
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- Nisreen Naser Al Awaji
- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (N.N.A.A.); (R.Z.A.); (L.N.A.); (G.S.A.); (S.M.A.H.)
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- Rehabilitation Department, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, P.O. Box 47330, Riyadh 11552, Saudi Arabia; (K.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Rehabilitation Department, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, P.O. Box 47330, Riyadh 11552, Saudi Arabia; (K.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (N.N.A.A.); (R.Z.A.); (L.N.A.); (G.S.A.); (S.M.A.H.)
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (N.N.A.A.); (R.Z.A.); (L.N.A.); (G.S.A.); (S.M.A.H.)
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (N.N.A.A.); (R.Z.A.); (L.N.A.); (G.S.A.); (S.M.A.H.)
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- Department of Health Communication Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia; (N.N.A.A.); (R.Z.A.); (L.N.A.); (G.S.A.); (S.M.A.H.)
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- Health Sciences Department, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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Za'im NAN, Al-Dhief FT, Azman M, Alsemawi MRM, Abdul Latiff NMA, Mat Baki M. The accuracy of an Online Sequential Extreme Learning Machine in detecting voice pathology using the Malaysian Voice Pathology Database. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 52:62. [PMID: 37730624 PMCID: PMC10512596 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-023-00661-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A multidimensional voice quality assessment is recommended for all patients with dysphonia, which requires a patient visit to the otolaryngology clinic. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of an online artificial intelligence classifier, the Online Sequential Extreme Learning Machine (OSELM), in detecting voice pathology. In this study, a Malaysian Voice Pathology Database (MVPD), which is the first Malaysian voice database, was created and tested. METHODS The study included 382 participants (252 normal voices and 130 dysphonic voices) in the proposed database MVPD. Complete data were obtained for both groups, including voice samples, laryngostroboscopy videos, and acoustic analysis. The diagnoses of patients with dysphonia were obtained. Each voice sample was anonymized using a code that was specific to each individual and stored in the MVPD. These voice samples were used to train and test the proposed OSELM algorithm. The performance of OSELM was evaluated and compared with other classifiers in terms of the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of detecting and differentiating dysphonic voices. RESULTS The accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of OSELM in detecting normal and dysphonic voices were 90%, 98%, and 73%, respectively. The classifier differentiated between structural and non-structural vocal fold pathology with accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 84%, 89%, and 88%, respectively, while it differentiated between malignant and benign lesions with an accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of 92%, 100%, and 58%, respectively. Compared to other classifiers, OSELM showed superior accuracy and sensitivity in detecting dysphonic voices, differentiating structural versus non-structural vocal fold pathology, and between malignant and benign voice pathology. CONCLUSION The OSELM algorithm exhibited the highest accuracy and sensitivity compared to other classifiers in detecting voice pathology, classifying between malignant and benign lesions, and differentiating between structural and non-structural vocal pathology. Hence, it is a promising artificial intelligence that supports an online application to be used as a screening tool to encourage people to seek medical consultation early for a definitive diagnosis of voice pathology.
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- Nur Ain Nabila Za'im
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Fusaroli M, Simonsen A, Borrie SA, Low DM, Parola A, Raschi E, Poluzzi E, Fusaroli R. Identifying Medications Underlying Communication Atypicalities in Psychotic and Affective Disorders: A Pharmacovigilance Study Within the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2023; 66:3242-3259. [PMID: 37524118 DOI: 10.1044/2023_jslhr-22-00739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Communication atypicalities are considered promising markers of a broad range of clinical conditions. However, little is known about the mechanisms and confounders underlying them. Medications might have a crucial, relatively unknown role both as potential confounders and offering an insight on the mechanisms at work. The integration of regulatory documents with disproportionality analyses provides a more comprehensive picture to account for in future investigations of communication-related markers. The aim of this study was to identify a list of drugs potentially associated with communicative atypicalities within psychotic and affective disorders. METHOD We developed a query using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities to search for communicative atypicalities within the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (updated June 2021). A Bonferroni-corrected disproportionality analysis (reporting odds ratio) was separately performed on spontaneous reports involving psychotic, affective, and non-neuropsychiatric disorders, to account for the confounding role of different underlying conditions. Drug-adverse event associations not already reported in the Side Effect Resource database of labeled adverse drug reactions (unexpected) were subjected to further robustness analyses to account for expected biases. RESULTS A list of 291 expected and 91 unexpected potential confounding medications was identified, including drugs that may irritate (inhalants) or desiccate (anticholinergics) the larynx, impair speech motor control (antipsychotics), or induce nodules (acitretin) or necrosis (vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitors) on vocal cords; sedatives and stimulants; neurotoxic agents (anti-infectives); and agents acting on neurotransmitter pathways (dopamine agonists). CONCLUSIONS We provide a list of medications to account for in future studies of communication-related markers in affective and psychotic disorders. The current test case illustrates rigorous procedures for digital phenotyping, and the methodological tools implemented for large-scale disproportionality analyses can be considered a road map for investigations of communication-related markers in other clinical populations. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.23721345.
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- Michele Fusaroli
- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Psychosis Research Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Interacting Minds Centre, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark
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- Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, Utah State University, Logan
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge
- Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Italy
- Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Interacting Minds Centre, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Department of Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Semiotics, School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Linguistic Data Consortium, School of Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Klimza H, Witkiewicz J, Jackowska J, Wierzbicka M. Difficult glottis: Diagnostic dilemma in viewof the clinical presentation. OTOLARYNGOLOGIA POLSKA 2023; 77:53-57. [PMID: 37772377 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0053.7263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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<br><b>Introduction:</b> The taxonomy of vocal fold lesions has been refined, and it serves as a common descriptive language for diagnosis, treatment algorithms, and reporting of outcomes. However, we observe rare cases when numerous pathologies overlap, resulting in an unclear and complicated clinical presentation of the glottis.</br> <br><b>Aim:</b> The aim of this paper is to present cases of overlapping etiopathological factors which poses a challenge when making a diagnosis and referring a patient for adequate treatment.</br> <br><b>Material and method:</b> The study presents different photographs of the glottis, including some unique and unusual images in which overlapping pathologies were captured. The photographs are accompanied by case descriptions, comments, and pathological analyses.</br> <br><b>Results:</b> Four selected photographs showed a bunch of exophytic growth lesions with foci of whitish plaques, covered by yellowish crusts, with thinned, reddened vocal folds presenting foci of leukoplakia. The study discussed possible causes of vocal folds edema, diffuse erythema, presence of crusts or exudate, whitish debris/plaques or development of leukoplakia, non-neoplastic ulceration, as well as injected and reddened mucous membrane. Chronic infectious laryngitis, idiopathic ulcerative laryngitis, and drug-induced laryngitis were also mentioned. The study also raised the issues concerning diabetics and patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids, including candidiasis and primary aspergillosis of the larynx.</br> <br><b>Conclusions:</b> To conclude, everyday clinical practice involves encountering cases of unclear onset and course, with complicated presentation of the glottis. Therefore, comprehensive history-taking and thorough investigation of systemic causes are of immense importance. Recommended management includes conducting the most meticulous differential diagnosis, implementing treatment for the most likely cause, and, whenever possible, refraining from biopsy in order to avoid permanent damage to vocal cords.</br>.
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- Hanna Klimza
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Medical University of Karol Marcinkowski, Poznan, Poland
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Yi G, Hu A, Jeffery CC, Nisenbaum R, Lin RJ. Formation and Assessment of a Laryngology Pathology Video Atlas for Resident Education. J Voice 2023:S0892-1997(23)00169-8. [PMID: 37422362 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Conventional reference images of laryngeal pathologies may provide educational value for Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) residents, but observing dynamic vocal fold function is critical for diagnosis. Our aim was to develop and validate a video atlas of laryngeal pathologies for resident education in OHNS. DESIGN A multi-institution, prospective case-control study. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Ten videos showing 10 representative laryngeal pathologies were verified by two laryngologists. Six videos per category with kappa>0.8 were included in the video database. A collection of the videos was shown to a group of OHNS residents in a quiz fashion to determine if senior trainees would score higher than junior trainees. Another group of residents in OHNS was recruited and randomized to control or intervention. The control group was shown a quiz of 10 laryngeal videos at baseline and 24 weeks later. The intervention group was shown quizzes at baseline and every 6 weeks, ending at 24 weeks. Free-text diagnoses were scored for accuracy. Descriptive statistics, two-tailed tests, and analysis of covariance were performed. RESULTS Twenty-nine residents participated, with 14 (48.3%) randomized to control, and 15 (51.7%) to the intervention. The postgraduate year (PGY) level had a significant impact on diagnostic performance. PGY1 and 2 had a significantly lower score than PGY5 (P = 0.017 and P = 0.035, respectively). PGY3 and PGY4 scores were not statistically different from PGY5 scores. The mean score difference between groups decreases as the PGY level increases (mean difference between groups = 0.87, P = 0.153), but this was not significant. CONCLUSIONS The current study has created a validated collection of videos that are representative of common laryngeal pathologies and can be easily incorporated into resident video-based learning. Future directions include larger multi-site studies to further elucidate whether repeated viewing of this video atlas can improve OHNS resident laryngology knowledge.
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- Grace Yi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto, and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Temerty School of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Pan Z, Qiu Z, Ma T, Zeng Q, Ren J, Lu H, Gao B, Lu D. Parents' Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Voice Therapy. J Voice 2023:S0892-1997(23)00168-6. [PMID: 37380583 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate Chinese parents' perceptions of pediatric voice disorders to determine their level of health literacy and knowledge gaps to understand the determinants of initiating voice therapy for children with dysphonia. METHOD A cross-sectional survey was conducted in three voice clinics in Chengdu, China, from October 1, 2021, to October 1, 2022. Impairment of children's quality of life as perceived by parents was assessed using the pediatric Voice-Related Quality-of-Life (pVRQOL) scale. RESULTS Overall, 206 parents whose children were recommended voice therapy were recruited (Mean ± SD age, 35.0 ± 4.62 years; male/female = 1:3). When otolaryngologists recommended that their children with dysphonia initiate voice therapy, most participants had positive responses (n = 176, 85.4%). The mean pVRQOL score was 40.8 in the accept group and 37.6 in the reject group (difference, 1.7; 95% CI, -4.98 1.69). Participants who had a more influential work status, had an only-child, had children with shorter-term voice symptoms, and visited specialized hospitals were more likely to have negative practices related to children's voice therapy (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study represents an important first step in understanding Chinese parents' perceptions of and motivations for initiating voice therapy for their children with dysphonia. Initiation of treatment as recommended in pediatric populations depends on multiple factors, such as the duration of voice symptoms, family structure, and hospital type. It is imperative to promote public health care education on voice therapy among parents, as health care literacy is the primary driving factors in decision-making.
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- Zhongjing Pan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- West China Clinical Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- China Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Tian Fu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Tian Fu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Narasimhan SV, Gurkar HNH, Sahana K. Multiparametric Analysis of Dysphonic Voice - An Evidence from the Discriminant Analysis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:886-894. [PMID: 37275048 PMCID: PMC10235324 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03521-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Even though earlier studies have investigated the relationship between various subjective and instrumental measures of voice, determining a standardized set of voice parameters in evaluating dysphonic voices can help in better diagnostic distinctions and judgment of the treatment outcomes in voice disorders. Thus, the primary objective was to examine the differences in the objective and subjective measures of voice between the participants with dysphonia and participants with a clinically normal voice. The subsequent objective was to identify the group of parameters sensitive to vocal changes in dysphonia using discriminant analysis. Two groups of participants were included in the study. Group 1 comprised of 15 participants with dysphonia. Group 2 included 15 participants with a clinically normal voice. Sustained phonations of vowels were recorded from the participants of both groups and were analyzed perceptually using the GRBAS rating scale. Acoustic, cepstral, spectral, and electroglottographic measures were analyzed from dysphonic voices and normal controls. There were significant differences in both instrumental and perceptual measures between the participants with and without dysphonia. The set of five parameters that were significant predictors that discriminated the dysphonic voice from the clinically normal voice with 100% accuracy was also determined using discriminant analysis. Future investigations on the relation between the specific instrumental and perceptual measures of voice identified in the present study among individuals with various voice disorders can deliver more promising and comprehendible insights into better diagnostic distinctions of voice disorders.
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- SV Narasimhan
- Department of Speech & Language Pathology, JSS Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Speech & Language Pathology, JSS Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka India
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- Department of Speech & Language Pathology, JSS Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore, Karnataka India
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McGlashan J, Aaen M, White A, Sadolin C. A mixed-method feasibility study of the use of the Complete Vocal Technique (CVT), a pedagogic method to improve the voice and vocal function in singers and actors, in the treatment of patients with muscle tension dysphonia: a study protocol. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:88. [PMID: 37226281 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01317-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) results from inefficient or ineffective voice production and is the cause of voice and throat complaints in up to 40% of patients presenting with hoarseness. Standard treatment is voice therapy (SLT-VT) delivered by specialist speech therapists in voice disorders (SLT-V). The Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) is a structured, pedagogic method which helps healthy singers and other performers optimise their vocal function enabling them to produce any sound required. The aim of this feasibility study is to investigate whether CVT administered by a trained, non-clinical CVT practitioner (CVT-P) can be applied to patients with MTD before progressing to a pilot randomised control study of CVT voice therapy (CVT-VT) versus SLT-VT. METHODS/DESIGN In this feasibility study, we use a mixed-method, single-arm, prospective cohort design. The primary aim is to demonstrate whether CVT-VT can improve the voice and vocal function in patients with MTD in a pilot study using multidimensional assessment methods. Secondary aims are to assess whether (1) a CVT-VT study is feasible to perform; (2) is acceptable to patients, the CVT-P and SLT-VTs; and (3) whether CVT-VT differs from existing SLT-VT techniques. A minimum of 10 consecutive patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary MTD (types I-III) will be recruited over a 6-month period. Up to 6 video sessions of CVT-VT will be delivered by a CVT-P using a video link. The primary outcome will be a change in pre-/post-therapy scores of a self-reported patient questionnaire (Voice Handicap Index (VHI)). Secondary outcomes include changes in throat symptoms (Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale), acoustic/electroglottographic and auditory-perceptual measures of voice. Acceptability of the CVT-VT will be assessed prospectively, concurrently and retrospectively both quantitatively and qualitatively. Differences from SLT-VT will be assessed by performing a deductive thematic analysis of CVT-P transcripts of therapy sessions. CONCLUSION This feasibility study will provide important data to support whether to proceed with a randomised controlled pilot study focusing on the effectiveness of the intervention compared to standard SLT-VT. Progression criteria will be based on demonstrating a positive outcome in treatment, successful delivery of the pilot study protocol, acceptability to all stakeholders and satisfactory recruitment rates. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov website ( NCT05365126 Unique Protocol ID: 19ET004). Registered on 06 May 2022.
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- Julian McGlashan
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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- Complete Vocal Institute, Kompagnistraede 32A, 1208, Copenhagen K, Denmark
- Honorary Researcher, Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Complete Vocal Institute, Kompagnistraede 32A, 1208, Copenhagen K, Denmark
- Honorary Researcher, Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Queen's Medical Centre Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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Effect of Chronic Cough on Voice Measures in Patients With Dysphonia. J Voice 2023; 37:251-256. [PMID: 33431203 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Measuring the impact of chronic cough on voice quality can be difficult and challenging in daily practice. Evidence about its potential effects on diagnostic tools used in voice evaluation is lacking. We hypothesized that the presence of chronic cough plays a role in patients' perception of dysphonia severity, leading to a mismatch between the subjective, objective, and perceptual evaluations. METHODS A retrospective chart review involving patients with a diagnosis of dysphonia and a complete speech voice evaluation was performed. A total of 311 patients were stratified into two different groups according to the presence of chronic cough. A total of 151 patients were assigned to the dysphonia and chronic cough group, while 160 patients were assigned to the dysphonia only group. During the initial evaluation, patients completed the Voice Handicap Index (VHI)-30, Glottal Function Index (GFI), and Reflux Symptoms Index (RSI). Voice evaluation also included aerodynamic/acoustic measures and the application of the GRBAS scale by a speech-language specialist. A paired t test and a linear regression analysis were used to compare subjective, perceptual, and aerodynamic/acoustic measures in both groups. RESULTS The mean VHI-30 and GFI were elevated in both groups but significantly lower among patients with dysphonia and chronic cough when compared to patients with dysphonia only (P= 0.01). Additionally, a significantly higher RSI was found among patients with dysphonia and chronic cough (P< 0.01). No difference in aerodynamic/acoustic measures was found between groups (P> 0.05). Our linear regression model demonstrated a significant effect of the presence of chronic cough on the VHI-30, RSI, and GFI questionnaires (P< 0.05). Our model also found that the VHI-30 is a significant predictor for the (G), (B), (A), and (S) components of the GRBAS scale (P< 0.05). CONCLUSION The presence of chronic cough has a significant impact on the different patient-reported outcome measures, including VHI-30, RSI, and GFI. The use of VHI-30 as a predictor for the GRBAS scale reinforces the importance of subjective and perceptual assessment among patients with voice disorders and establishes a new area for exploration.
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Kwong E. Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hong Kong-Chinese version of Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 for Parents (CVHI-10-P(HK)). J Voice 2023; 37:299.e9-299.e14. [PMID: 33384249 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Hong Kong Chinese version of the Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 for Parents (CVHI-10-P(HK)), a parent-proxied quality of life (QOL) questionnaire that pairs with the Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 (CVHI-10(HK)). METHOD The English version of the (CVHI-10-P(HK)) underwent forward-backward translation and pretesting. Content validity was computed from an expert panel rating on relevance and test-retest reliability was obtained from parents and/or guardians of six dysphonic and five vocally-healthy children. Other validity and reliability measures were analyzed from CVHI-10-P(HK) completed by parents and/or guardians of 28 dysphonic and 35 vocally-healthy children who had completed CVHI-10(HK). RESULTS The CVHI-10-P(HK) demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α = 0.091), excellent content validity (item- and scale-level content validity indices = 1.00), good construct validity (between group difference in total CVHI-10-P(HK) score: t(30.904) = -6.449, P < 0.001, Cohen's d = 1.709) and excellent test-retest reliability (r = 0.966, P < 0.001). Criterion validity analysis showed a moderate correlation between the total CVHI-10-P(HK) score and auditory-perceptual ratings on overall severity (r = 0.515, P < 0.001). Area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic plot was found to be 0.855. The CVHI-10-P(HK) has excellent intrinsic accuracy. A cutoff of score of four may be adopted for the optimal sensitivity and specificity match. A moderate correlation was found between the total scores of CVHI-10-P(HK) and CVHI-10(HK) (r = 0.684, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The CVHI-10-P(HK) is a valid tool that measures QOL of dysphonic children from the parents' perspective. It is recommended to be used in parallel to the CVHI-10(HK) as part of a comprehensive voice assessment for children in Hong Kong.
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- Elaine Kwong
- Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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Royals WJ, Gillis RJ, Campbell JL. A Decision Guide for Assessing the Recently Extubated Patient's Readiness for Safe Oral Intake. Crit Care Nurse 2023; 43:42-51. [PMID: 36720280 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2023722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postextubation dysphagia is a known consequence of endotracheal intubation. Several risk factors for postextubation dysphagia have been identified that could be used to help determine which patients should undergo swallowing assessment by an appropriate professional. LOCAL PROBLEM At the authors' institution, critical care nurses, health care providers, and speech-language pathology professionals lacked a clear process for referring patients for swallowing assessment after extubation, resulting in inefficiency and confusion. Information to guide their decision-making in this area was needed. To address this need, a multidisciplinary group convened and developed a guide with specific indicators. METHODS A review of the literature on postextubation dysphagia was conducted to determine the most appropriate indicators for the guide, which was piloted in the medical intensive care unit. The utilization rate was calculated. Referrals to speech-language pathology professionals were tabulated before and after the project. RESULTS During the 11 months before implementation of the project, there were 994 speech-language pathology consultations for postextubation evaluation of swallowing. During the 11 months after implementation, there were 831 consultations, representing a 16.4% reduction. The decline in consultations resulted in cost savings in addition to preventing unnecessary testing before patients' resumption of oral intake. The utilization rate for the guide during the project was 58%. CONCLUSION The decision guide was an effective tool to help nurses and health care providers determine which patients should be referred to speech-language pathology professionals for swallowing assessment after extubation, facilitating the appropriate use of limited health care resources.
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- Waverlyn J Royals
- Waverlyn J. Royals is a speech-language pathology clinical specialist and student education coordinator for Rehabilitation Services, ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Rita J. Gillis is a retired speech-language pathologist. At the time this project was initiated, she was Director of Performance Improvement and Professional Practice for Rehabilitation Services, ECU Health Medical Center
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- Jarvis L. Campbell is an assistant nurse manager for the medical intensive care unit and the Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy program, ECU Health Medical Center
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Russo M, Rodriguez-Castro KI, Franceschi M, Ferronato A, Panozzo MP, Brozzi L, Di Mario F, Crafa P, Brandimarte G, Tursi A. Appropriateness of Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescription Evaluated by Using Serological Markers. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032378. [PMID: 36768710 PMCID: PMC9917011 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Inappropriate prescription of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) has been widely reported, often lacking initial exclusion of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection and evaluation of gastric functional status. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of gastric functional tests to define the acid output, as well as HP status, in order to better direct PPI therapy prescription. Dyspeptic patients without alarm symptoms from a primary care population were evaluated. For each patient, serum Pepsinogen I (PGI) and II (PGII), gastrin 17 (G17) and anti-HP IgG antibodies (Biohit, Oyj, Finland) were determined. For each subject, data were collected regarding symptoms, past medical history of HP infection, and PPI use. Therapeutic response to PPIs was determined according to PGI and G17 values, where G17 > 7 in the presence of elevated PGI and absence of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) was considered an adequate response. Among 2583 dyspeptic patients, 1015/2583 (39.3%) were on PPI therapy for at least 3 months before serum sampling, and were therefore included in the study. Active HP infection and CAG were diagnosed in 206 (20.2%) and 37 (3.6%) patients, respectively. Overall, an adequate therapeutic response to PPIs was observed in 34.9%, reaching 66.7% at the highest dose. However, 41.1% and 20.4% of patients showed low (G17 1-7) or absent (G17 < 1) response to PPI, regardless of the dosage used. According to gastric functional response, most patients currently on PPI maintenance therapy lack a proper indication for continuing this medication, either because acid output is absent (as in CAG) or because gastrin levels fail to rise, indicating absence of gastric acid negative feedback. Lastly, HP eradication is warranted in all patients, and gastric function testing ensures this pathogen is sought for and adequately treated prior to initiating long-term PPI therapy.
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- Michele Russo
- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Division, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, ULSS7 “Pedemontana”, “Alto Vicentino” Hospital, 36014 Santorso, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, ULSS7 “Pedemontana”, “Alto Vicentino” Hospital, 36014 Santorso, Italy
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- Laboratory of Clinical Pathology, ULSS7 “Pedemontana”, “Alto Vicentino” Hospital, 36014 Santorso, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, ULSS7 “Pedemontana”, “Alto Vicentino” Hospital, 36014 Santorso, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43121 Parma, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, “Cristo Re” Hospital, 00167 Rome, Italy
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- Territorial Gastroenterology Service, ASL BAT, 76123 Andria, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0883-577853; Fax: +39-0883-577826
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Menon R, Vasani SS, Widdicombe NJ, Lipman J. Laryngeal injury following endotracheal intubation: Have you considered reflux? Anaesth Intensive Care 2023; 51:14-19. [PMID: 36168788 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x221102472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Laryngotracheal injury is an increasingly common complication of intubation and mechanical ventilation, with an estimated 87% of intubated and ventilated patients developing a laryngotracheal injury often preventing their rehabilitation from acute illness. Laryngotracheal injuries encompass a diverse set of pathologies including inflammation and oedema in addition to vocal cord ulceration and paralysis, granuloma, stenosis, and scarring. The existing literature has identified several factors including intubation duration, endotracheal tube size, type and cuff pressures, and technical factors including the skill and experience of the endoscopist. Despite these associations, a key aspect in the sequelae of laryngotracheal injuries is due to reflux and is not clearly related to iatrogenic and mechanical factors.Laryngopharyngeal reflux is a type of reflux that contaminates the upper aerodigestive tract. The combination of patient positioning and continuous nasogastric tube feeding act to affect the upper aerodigestive tract with acidic and non-acidic refluxate that causes direct and indirect mucosal injury impeding healing.Despite laryngopharyngeal reflux being an established and recognised causative factor of upper aerodigestive tract inflammatory pathology and laryngotracheal injury, it is very understudied in critical care. Further, there is yet to be an agreed pathway to assess, manage and prevent laryngotracheal injury in intubated and ventilated patients. The incidence of laryngopharyngeal reflux in the intubated and mechanically ventilated patient in the intensive care unit is currently unknown. Prospective studies may allow us to understand further potential mechanisms of upper aerodigestive tract injury due to laryngopharyngeal reflux and herald the development of preventative and management strategies of laryngopharyngeal reflux-mediated upper aerodigestive tract injury in critically ill patients.
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- Rahul Menon
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
- The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
- Jamieson Trauma Institute, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
- Division of Anaesthesiology Critical Care Emergency and Pain Medicine, Nimes University Hospital, Nimes, France
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Azevedo SR, Santos M, Sousa F, Freitas S, Coutinho MB, Sousa CAE, Álvaro MDS. Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Voice Handicap Index-10. J Voice 2023; 37:140.e7-140.e11. [PMID: 33229285 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to validate the Voice Handicap Index 10, to be implemented on the Portuguese population. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fourty-five subjects were included on the study with vocal complaints and 45 subjects with no vocal complaints, followed on Otorhinolaryngology external appointment at Centro Hospitalar Universitário of Porto. The Voice Handicap Index 30 (VHI-30) and The Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI-10) questionnaires were applied to the subjects by phone call. Posteriorly, VHI-10 was again applied in the next two to seven days after the first call. These procedures helped validating VHI-10 according to its reproducibility, internal consistency and correlation between questionnaires. RESULTS In the group with vocal complaints, we verified a significant statistical correlation and a strong linear correlation between VHI-30 and VHI-10 (r = 0.915; P< 0.001). The group without vocal complaints has shown a significant statistical correlation and a moderate linear correlation between VHI-30 and VHI-10 (r = 0.647; P< 0.001). Regarding VHI-10, It was detected a significant statistical difference between patients with and without vocal complaints. DISCUSSION VHI-10 in Portuguese of Portugal was applied to a sample that included, not only subjects with different ages, but also subjects with and without vocal complaints. Among patients with vocal complaints, it was included subjects with different diagnosis (organic and functional pathology). Thus, the sample was representative, and VHI-10 was reliable and reproducible. CONCLUSION VHI-10 is a valid representation of VHI-30 that helps evaluate the impact of vocal complaints on life quality, with proven psychometric properties to be implemented on the Portuguese population.
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- Sara Raquel Azevedo
- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; University of Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal; Engenharia e Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência Institute
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar Institute, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Morton ME, Gibson-Young L, Sandage MJ. Framing Disparities in Access to Medical Speech-Language Pathology Care in Rural Alabama. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2022; 31:2847-2860. [PMID: 36327492 DOI: 10.1044/2022_ajslp-22-00025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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PURPOSE Rural-living residents of Alabama depend on rural hospitals and clinics staffed with physicians and allied health professionals including speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The purpose of the exploratory study was to examine the speech-language pathology workforce in health care facilities in nonmetropolitan Alabama counties to determine potential disparities in access and identify medical SLP deserts for rural Alabamians. METHOD The hospitals, rural health clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers for each of the 37 nonmetropolitan counties were identified through the 2020 Alabama Department of Public Health directories, and phone surveys were completed to determine medical SLP staffing at each facility. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were conducted. RESULTS The initial review yielded 229 rural health care facilities with 223 ultimately included in the analysis and 176 facilities completing a phone inquiry (76.68%). Sixty-one (35.88%) reported employing at least one SLP and no facility stated staffing SLP assistants. Linear regression indicated a positive, yet moderate effect size between the reported number of SLPs staffed within each county and specific population of the county (r 2 = .519). Anecdotally, facilities reported difficulty in hiring and retaining SLPs due to rural geographical location. CONCLUSIONS The exploratory findings suggest disparities in access to behavioral communication and swallowing care for rural residents in the state. The methodology employed for data collection and analysis may be applied to other states and U.S. territories, in an effort to frame the issue nationally and support rural health care policy across the United States. Further investigation regarding the cost effectiveness of telepractice, the availability of broadband Internet access, the efficacy of community-based service delivery, and the effectiveness of incentivized rural SLP graduate programs is warranted to mitigate the disparities in access.
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Auburn University, AL
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Lopes TFR, Lobo BPL, Gama ACC. The Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale: an analysis of singers with dysphonia and without vocal complaints. Codas 2022; 34:e20210095. [PMID: 35894307 PMCID: PMC9886291 DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20212021095pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze and compare the degree of cervical disability in singers with dysphonia and in singers without self-reported vocal complaints. METHODS A cross-sectional observational analysis. Sixty-two singers participated in the study: Thirty-two singers without vocal complaints and 30 singers with a speech-language pathology and otorhinolaryngological diagnosis of dysphonia. For singers without vocal complaints, two questionnaires were applied via Google Forms: A three-question questionnaire regarding vocal complaints and how each singer perceived their speaking and singing voice, and the Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (CNFDS). Data on singers with dysphonia were extracted from a database previously collected by a team of researchers at the speech-language pathology department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. The difference in data collection methodology between the two groups was due to restrictions presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the two groups, at a significance level of 5%. RESULTS There was a significant difference between the groups (p=0.0001), demonstrating that singers with dysphonia suffered more from cervical pain and discomfort than singers without vocal complaints. CONCLUSION Singers with dysphonia have more cervical pain and discomfort than singers without vocal complaints, thus presenting with greater cervical disability.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG - Belo Horizonte (MG), Brasil.
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Pan Z, Ma T, Gao B, Ma EPM, Yu L, Qiu Z, Lu D. Survey of Referral Patterns in Southwestern Mainland China: How Do Pediatricians Manage Children with Dysphonia. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00128-X. [PMID: 35623982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Voice disorders are common in children and have a negative impact on their quality of life. However, presently, voice assessment and therapy are inaccessible in most pediatric departments of Mainland China. Thus, referring pediatric patients with voice disorders to otolaryngology is warranted for prompt and appropriate treatment. The purpose of this study is to investigate referral patterns and their influencing factors for pediatricians' managing children with dysphonia in Southwestern Mainland China. STUDY DESIGN Observational study. METHODS A 28-item questionnaire was designed by multidisciplinary experts, and an anonymous survey was performed online via Wenjuanxing between September 8, 2021 and October 8, 2021. The statistical analyses were performed using the independent sample median test, the linear/logistic regression model, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's correlation test to determine any statistically significant relationships between the variables of interest. RESULTS Predominantly recruited from institutions in Southwestern China, 368 pediatricians were surveyed. (1) The majority of the pediatricians reported that ≤10% of children sought medical help for voice disorders; (2) only 22.1% of the pediatricians' hospitals had equipment for evaluating voice disorders; (3) 74.6% of the pediatricians would refer children with dysphonia to otolaryngology, and the older pediatricians were more likely to refer their patients than were the younger pediatricians (P = 0.022); (4) in the group that would make a referral (n = 250), the pediatricians who had worked longer (P = 0.037) and practised in the Grade-A tertiary hospitals (P = 0.044) were more likely to trust their experience as a reason for making a referral. For each year worked the probability of referring children with dysphonia depending on the pediatrician's experience increased by 3.4%. CONCLUSION Although the pediatricians encountered some barriers to diagnosing voice disorders, their attitude towards making referrals was positive. The age and work duration of the pediatricians and the hospital grade were the influencing factors in the referral patterns. Further publicity of vocal hygiene, ongoing education among Chinese pediatricians and the improvement of referral systems may be most useful for better managing children with dysphonia.
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- Zhongjing Pan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory for Aging and Cancer Research, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Voice Research Laboratory, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- West China Clinical Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan,China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Baylow HE, Esfandiarei M, Ratiu I. Voice Symptoms and Quality of Life in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00107-2. [PMID: 35525628 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Marfan Syndrome (MFS) is a connective tissue disorder that affects skeletal, ocular, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Symptoms may lead to diminished quality of life (QoL) in individuals with MFS compared with healthy individuals. Currently, there is little evidence regarding the impact of MFS on voicing and QoL. This study examined perceptions of voicing difficulties and QoL among persons with MFS. METHOD A total of 356 participants with a self-reported diagnosis of MFS completed the Quality-of-Life Index (QLI) and voice handicap index-10 (VHI-10) and provided medication regime. RESULTS Some degree of voice handicap was reported by a majority of participants. Analyses assessing correlations between responses to the VHI-10, QLI scores, and reported medications were conducted. Specific medications and responses on the VHI-10 were significantly associated with QLI scores. Multiple regression analyses revealed that a summed VHI-10 score was the strongest predictor of QLI satisfaction, QLI importance, and overall QLI. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the current study suggest that individuals with MFS may experience self-perceived phonatory dysfunction which impact QoL. Specific classes of drugs may also be associated with reported voice handicap and QoL satisfaction in MFS. These findings have implications for physicians and clinicians who work with individuals with MFS.
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- Hope E Baylow
- University of Scranton, Health and Human Performance, Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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- Midwestern University, Speech-Language Pathology, Glendale, Arizona
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Alrahim A, Alshaibani AK, Algarni S, Alsaied A, Alghamdi AA, Alsharhan S, Al-Bar M. Prevalence and Determinants of Hoarseness in School-Aged Children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:5468. [PMID: 35564863 PMCID: PMC9103237 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hoarseness in school-aged children may affect their educational achievement and interfere with their communication and social skills development. The global prevalence of hoarseness in school-aged children ranges between 6% and 23%. To the best of our knowledge, there is a scarcity of studies describing the prevalence or determinates of hoarseness in Saudi school-aged children. Our aim was to measure the prevalence of hoarseness among school-aged children and to identify its determinants. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was used that included randomly selected primary and early childhood schools from private and governmental sectors in Saudi Arabia. The data were collected using a questionnaire which was self-completed by the children's parents and covered the following aspects: sociodemographic features, health and its related comorbidities about children and their families, attendance and performance in school, child's voice tone, past history of frequent crying during infancy, history of letter pronunciation problems and stuttering, the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and the Children's Voice Handicap Index-10 for parents (CVHI-10-P). Determinants of hoarseness were investigated using the SPSS software (version 20). The mean age of the study children (n = 428) was 9.05 years (SD = 2.15), and 69.40% of them were male. The rate of hoarseness in the participants was 7.5%. Hoarseness was significantly common in children with a history of excessive infancy crying (p = 0.006), letter pronunciation issues (especially 'R' and 'S'; p = 0.003), and stuttering (p = 0.004) and in those with a previous history of hoarseness (p = 0.023). In addition, having the symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux increased the risk of hoarseness by four times (OR = 4.77, 95% CI = 2.171, 10.51). In summary, hoarseness in children may be dangerously underestimated, as it may reflect the presence of speech problems, in addition to the presence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Hoarseness was assumed on the basis of parental complaints. Therefore, further research with diagnoses based on a clinical assessment is needed to understand the magnitude of the hoarseness problem and its consequences in children.
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- Ahmed Alrahim
- ENT Department, King Fahad Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (M.A.-B.)
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.K.A.); (S.A.)
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.K.A.); (S.A.)
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- ENT Department, King Fahad Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (M.A.-B.)
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia;
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- ENT Department, King Fahad Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (M.A.-B.)
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- ENT Department, King Fahad Hospital of the University, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (M.A.-B.)
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Stambler DM, Feddema E, Riggins O, Campeau K, Breuch LAK, Kessler MM, Misono S. REDCap Delivery of a Web-Based Intervention for Patients With Voice Disorders: Usability Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2022; 9:e26461. [PMID: 35333191 PMCID: PMC8994149 DOI: 10.2196/26461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Web-based health interventions are increasingly common and are promising for patients with voice disorders because web-based participation does not require voice use. To address needs such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance, unique user access, the ability to send automated reminders, and a limited development budget, we used the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) data management platform to deliver a patient-facing psychological intervention designed for patients with voice disorders. This was a novel use of REDCap. Objective We aimed to evaluate the usability of the intervention, with this intervention serving as a use case for REDCap-based patient-facing interventions. Methods We used REDCap survey instruments to develop the web-based voice intervention modules, then conducted usability evaluations using (1) heuristic evaluations by 2 evaluators, and (2) formal usability testing with 7 participants, consisting of predetermined tasks, a think-aloud protocol, ease-of-use measurements, a product reaction card, and a debriefing interview. Results Heuristic evaluations found strengths in visibility of system status and real-world match, and weaknesses in user control and help documentation. Based on this feedback, changes to the intervention were made before usability testing. Overall, usability testing participants found the intervention useful and easy to use, although testing revealed some concerns with design, content, and terminology. Some concerns were readily addressed, and others required adaptations within REDCap. Conclusions The REDCap version of a complex web-based patient-facing intervention performed well in heuristic evaluation and formal usability testing. REDCap can effectively be used for patient-facing intervention delivery, particularly if the limitations of the platform are anticipated and mitigated.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of English, University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO, United States
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- Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Plec EMRL, Côrtes Gama AC, Souza BO, Santos MAR. Effect of Nebulization on Laryngeal Parameters: Analysis Using High-Speed Digital Videolaryngoscopy. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00014-5. [PMID: 35288013 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Superficial laryngeal hydration, obtained through nebulization, is related to the moisture level on the epithelial surfaces of the vocal folds, modifying their biomechanical and aerodynamic properties. Through high-speed videolaryngoscopy it is possible to obtain objective data for laryngeal analysis after nebulization and a better understanding of this phenomenon OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of nebulization with saline solution on laryngeal parameters of digital videokymography obtained by high-speed videolaryngoscopy examination in women and men with and without laryngeal alterations METHOD: This is a clinical, comparative intra-subject study. Fifty-nine adults were selected, with and without laryngeal alterations, 30 females and 29 males. Digital videokymographs in the anterior, middle and posterior thirds of the vocal folds of the participants were analyzed before and after nebulization with 0.9% saline solution. RESULTS Women without laryngeal alterations showed more parameters changes after nebulization, in which there was a decrease in maximum and medium opening, amplitude of opening of the left and right vocal fold in the anterior glottal third, and an increase of the percentage of closure of the vocal folds. These results indicate a minor extent of lateral excursion of the vocal folds during phonation. In women with laryngeal alterations, the parameters that changed after nebulization were the increased frequency of opening of the left and right vocal folds in the topography of the posterior third. In men, nebulization did not change the variables studied, except for the amplitude of the right vocal fold in men with laryngeal alterations, in the analysis of the posterior glottic third. CONCLUSION The results suggest that surface hydration modifies laryngeal dynamics differently between genders. After nebulization with saline solution, women without laryngeal alterations showed a decrease in the lateralization of the vocal folds during phonation, suggesting a better phonatory efficiency.
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- Elisa Meiti Ribeiro Lin Plec
- Department of the Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG. Av. Alfredo Balena, Otolaryngologist of the Hospital Felício Rocho Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brasil.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Postgraduate program of the Speech and Language Department of the Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG. Av. Alfredo Balena, Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brasil
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- Department of the Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG. Av. Alfredo Balena, Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brasil
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- Department of the Faculdade de Medicina - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG. Av. Alfredo Balena, Professor of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Otolaryngologist of the Hospital Felício Rocho - Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brasil
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Singing Experience Influences RSST Scores. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020377. [PMID: 35206991 PMCID: PMC8871987 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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It has recently been shown that the aging population is refractory to the maintenance of swallowing function, which can seriously affect quality of life. Singing and vocal training contribute to mastication, swallowing and respiratory function. Previous studies have shown that singers have better vocal cord health. No consensus has been reached as to how vocal training affects swallowing ability. Our study was designed to establish evidence that singers are statistically superior at inducing the swallowing reflex. To test our hypothesis, we undertook a clinical trial on 55 singers and 141 non-singers (mean age: 60.1 ± 11.7 years). This cross-sectional study with propensity score matching resulted in significant differences in a repetitive saliva swallowing test among singers: 7.1 ± 2.4, n = 53 vs. non-singers: 5.9 ± 1.9, n = 53, p < 0.05. We conclude that singing can serve an important role in stabilizing the impact of voluntary swallowing on speech.
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Salderay ZE, Yılmaz M, Altınyay Ş, Gölaç H, Gökdoğan Ç. The Effect of An Indirect Voice Therapy Approach on the Voice of Children With Vocal Fold Nodules: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Voice 2022:S0892-1997(22)00001-7. [PMID: 35082048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of a combination indirect voice therapy approach on the management of vocal nodules in the pediatric population. METHODS A prospective cohort study with thirty children (24 males and 6 females; mean age 8.8 ± 2.2) with a diagnosis of vocal fold nodule (VFN) was conducted. All participants were included in an 8-week voice therapy program consisting of vocal hygiene education and parental rule-setting. Videolaryngoscopic examination, auditory-perceptual evaluation, and acoustic voice analysis were performed immediately before and after the intervention. RESULTS The comparison of videolaryngoscopic findings before and after the therapy revealed that the size of the nodules decreased significantly (P < 0.001). Findings from the laryngeal examination showed that the vast majority of children 73.3% (n = 22) had no VFN anymore after the intervention. The auditory-perceptual evaluation showed that overall severity of dysphonia decreased significantly [from 50 (40-70) to 38 (30-45), P < 0.001]. Jitter local (P = 0.031) and Jitter local abs (P = 0.043) parameters statistically differed after the therapy. There were not any statistically significant differences for mean F0, shimmer local (%), shimmer local (dB), and mean HNR. CONCLUSIONS The voice therapy method in this study has a clear benefit on the voice of children with VFN and can be used in clinical practice. Specifically, clinicians should consider the parents as a core component of voice therapies and pay attention to vocal hygiene education for optimal management of VFN related childhood dysphonia.
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- Zehra Enhoş Salderay
- Department of Psychiatry, Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Emek mah. Bişkek Cad. 6. Cad. No:2 06490 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Lopes TFR, Lobo BPL, Gama ACC. The Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale: an analysis of singers with dysphonia and without vocal complaints. Codas 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20212021095en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze and compare the degree of cervical disability in singers with dysphonia and in singers without self-reported vocal complaints. Methods A cross-sectional observational analysis. Sixty-two singers participated in the study: Thirty-two singers without vocal complaints and 30 singers with a speech-language pathology and otorhinolaryngological diagnosis of dysphonia. For singers without vocal complaints, two questionnaires were applied via Google Forms: A three-question questionnaire regarding vocal complaints and how each singer perceived their speaking and singing voice, and the Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (CNFDS). Data on singers with dysphonia were extracted from a database previously collected by a team of researchers at the speech-language pathology department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. The difference in data collection methodology between the two groups was due to restrictions presented by the coronavirus pandemic. The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the two groups, at a significance level of 5%. Results There was a significant difference between the groups (p=0.0001), demonstrating that singers with dysphonia suffered more from cervical pain and discomfort than singers without vocal complaints. Conclusion Singers with dysphonia have more cervical pain and discomfort than singers without vocal complaints, thus presenting with greater cervical disability.
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Adamu A, Kolo E, Ajiya A, Mahmud A, Shuaibu I, Nwaorgu OB. Fibreoptic laryngoscopic assessment of patients with hoarseness: A cross-sectional analysis. JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2022; 12:12-16. [PMID: 36213796 PMCID: PMC9536407 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_75_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background: Hoarseness is a common clinical manifestation of laryngeal diseases. The cause of hoarseness may not always be a simple inflammatory disease, but it can be from other serious life-threatening conditions such as laryngeal cancer, for which a delay in diagnosis of such condition may compromise treatment, resulting in poor prognosis and a decreased survival rate. Against this background, we evaluated the causes of hoarseness using fibreoptic laryngoscopy in our environment. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of patients with hoarseness attending ENT clinic of our institution. Ethical clearance and consent were obtained. A questionnaire was used to collect relevant clinical data, fibreoptic laryngoscopy was carried out, and the data was analysed using the Statistical Products and Service Solution version 20.0. Results: The study recruited 90 patients with hoarseness. The age of the patients ranged between 18 and 70 years with a mean of 40.1 ± 14.8 years. There were 51 (56.7%) males and 39 (43.3%) females. About 46 (51.2%) of the patients had intermittent hoarseness, whereas 44 (48.8%) had persistent hoarseness. Most of the patients, 49 (54.4%), had hoarseness for less than 6 months before presentation. The fibreoptic laryngoscopic findings were non-specific laryngitis 49 (54.5%), laryngeal tumor 20 (22.2%), vocal cord polyp 7 (7.7%), laryngeal papilloma 6 (6.7%), vocal cord palsy 5 (5.6%), and others 3 (3.3%). Conclusion: Laryngeal tumour constituted a significant percentage of fibreoptic laryngoscopic findings in patients with hoarseness after nonspecific laryngitis. Therefore, fibreoptic laryngoscopy is recommended for all patients with hoarseness in order to detect sinister pathology early.
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Analysis of localized bioimpedance from healthy young adults during activities of the vocal folds using Cole-impedance model representation. Biomed Signal Process Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2021.102665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Gupta R, Azhdam AM, Borrelli M. Schwannoma of the Supraglottis. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2021; 100:879S-880S. [PMID: 34112006 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211018586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Hoarseness lasting greater than 2 weeks should be thoroughly evaluated. Here, a case is presented of a 38-year-old female with a 10-year history of dysphonia. Endoscopic examination confirmed the presence of a supraglottic mass, for which operative biopsy and imaging were performed. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of supraglottic schwannoma. This was excised endoscopically with close management postoperatively to monitor for rapid recurrence and airway compromise. At one month postoperatively, the patient is still mildly dysphonic but vocally improved and the operative site continues to heal well.
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- Reena Gupta
- Center for Vocal Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- 97174Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School, IL, USA
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- 22494Cedars Sinai Sinus Center of Excellence, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Cedars Sinai Division of Otolaryngology, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jain V. The role of imaging in the evaluation of hoarseness: A review. J Neuroimaging 2021; 31:665-685. [PMID: 34018650 DOI: 10.1111/jon.12866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Hoarseness is a common symptom indicating an abnormal change in the quality of voice and has a lifetime prevalence of around 30%. There are multiple causes of hoarseness, ranging from acute laryngitis, chronic laryngitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, functional dysphonia due to vocal overuse or abuse, vocal cord paralysis (VCP), to various pathologies and masses in the larynx. A detailed history and thorough physical examination, and in many cases, laryngoscopy by a clinician are the initial steps in its management. Laryngoscopy should be considered if hoarseness persists for more than 2 weeks without a known benign cause. An Ear Nose and Throat surgeon performs direct visualization by laryngoscopy to rule out VCP or a lesion in the larynx, and it should be performed before ordering any imaging. CT with contrast is the imaging of choice to evaluate the laryngeal tumors and find the etiology of VCP. Typical findings of VCP are ipsilateral dilatation of the pyriform sinus and laryngeal ventricle, thickening and medialization of the ipsilateral aryepiglottic fold, medialization of the arytenoid cartilage and posterior aspect of the true vocal cord (TVC) atrophy of the TVC, and loss of the subglottic arch. The lesions causing the VCP may extend from the medulla, jugular foramen, carotid space, and upper mediastinum. CT neck must cover the aorticopulmonary window when evaluating the left VCP to cover the left recurrent laryngeal nerve's origin.
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- Vikas Jain
- Radiology Department, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Brodsky MB, Akst LM, Jedlanek E, Pandian V, Blackford B, Price C, Cole G, Mendez-Tellez PA, Hillel AT, Best SR, Levy MJ. Laryngeal Injury and Upper Airway Symptoms After Endotracheal Intubation During Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Anesth Analg 2021; 132:1023-1032. [PMID: 33196479 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Laryngeal injury from intubation can substantially impact airway, voice, and swallowing, thus necessitating multidisciplinary interventions. The goals of this systematic review were (1) to review the types of laryngeal injuries and their patient-reported symptoms and clinical signs resulting from endotracheal intubation in patients intubated for surgeries and (2) to better understand the overall the frequency at which these injuries occur. We conducted a search of 4 online bibliographic databases (ie, PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature [CINAHL], and The Cochrane Library) and ProQuest and Open Access Thesis Dissertations (OPTD) from database inception to September 2019 without restrictions for language. Studies that completed postextubation laryngeal examinations with visualization in adult patients who were endotracheally intubated for surgeries were included. We excluded (1) retrospective studies, (2) case studies, (3) preexisting laryngeal injury/disease, (4) patients with histories of or surgical interventions that risk injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, (5) conference abstracts, and (6) patient populations with nonfocal, neurological impairments that may impact voice and swallowing function, thus making it difficult to identify isolated postextubation laryngeal injury. Independent, double-data extraction, and risk of bias assessment followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Cochrane Collaboration's criteria. Twenty-one articles (1 cross-sectional, 3 cohort, 5 case series, 12 randomized controlled trials) representing 21 surgical studies containing 6140 patients met eligibility criteria. The mean patient age across studies reporting age was 49 (95% confidence interval [CI], 45-53) years with a mean intubation duration of 132 (95% CI, 106-159) minutes. Studies reported no injuries in 80% (95% CI, 69-88) of patients. All 21 studies presented on type of injury. Edema was the most frequently reported mild injury, with a prevalence of 9%-84%. Vocal fold hematomas were the most frequently reported moderate injury, with a prevalence of 4% (95% CI, 2-10). Severe injuries that include subluxation of the arytenoids and vocal fold paralysis are rare (<1%) outcomes. The most prevalent patient complaints postextubation were dysphagia (43%), pain (38%), coughing (32%), a sore throat (27%), and hoarseness (27%). Overall, laryngeal injury from short-duration surgical intubation is common and is most often mild. No uniform guidelines for laryngeal assessment postextubation from surgery are available and hoarseness is neither a good indicator of laryngeal injury or dysphagia. Protocolized screening for dysphonia and dysphagia postextubation may lead to improved identification of injury and, therefore, improved patient outcomes and reduced health care utilization.
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- Martin B Brodsky
- From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.,Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.,Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group.,Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins - School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine
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- Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group.,Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University - School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Huwyler C, Merchant M, Jiang N. Disparities in Speech Therapy for Voice Disorders Between English- and Non-English-Speaking Patients. Laryngoscope 2021; 131:E2298-E2302. [PMID: 33559902 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To evaluate whether language of choice affects compliance with speech therapy for voice disorders. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. METHODS A retrospective study was performed at Kaiser Permanente Northern California to compare compliance with referrals to speech therapy for voice disorders between English- and non-English-speaking patients. Patients referred from January 2012 through December 2017 were included. Logistic regression models were used to calculate the adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and to determine social and demographic factors affecting compliance. RESULTS Of 7,333 patients referred to speech therapy for a voice disorder, 7,171 were identified as English speaking and 162 as non-English speaking. The two cohorts were similar in terms of gender and proportion over 65 years of age, although non-English-speaking individuals were more likely to be Hispanic or Asian than English speakers, who were more likely to be White or African American. Overall compliance was lower among non-English-speaking patients than English speakers (63% vs 74%) (P = .0011). Logistic regression showed that the need for an interpreter was significantly associated with higher noncompliance (aOR 1.56, 95% CI 1.11-2.18), as was age less than 65 and income less than the study aggregate median income. Being multiracial or having a voice disorder of neurologic origin was associated with better compliance. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates significant noncompliance with speech therapy for a variety of voice disorders. This problem is exacerbated for patients who do not speak English and who are younger, of lower income, or are referred for functional voice disorders. In-person interpreters or multilingual speech therapists may help to improve compliance. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV Laryngoscope, 131:E2298-E2302, 2021.
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- Camille Huwyler
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California, USA
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- Division of Research, Biostatistical Consulting Unit, Oakland, California, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, California, USA
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Almaloglou EEI, S G, Chrousos G, K K. Design and Validation of a New Diagnostic Tool for the Differentiation of Pathological Voices in Parkinsonian Patients. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 1339:77-83. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78787-5_11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Nakadate Y, Takamino A, Nakashige D, Ikemoto K. Role of postoperative anaesthesia visits in hoarseness following surgery. Indian J Anaesth 2021; 65:901-905. [PMID: 35221363 PMCID: PMC8820325 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_589_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Kunin A, Sargheini N, Birkenbihl C, Moiseeva N, Fröhlich H, Golubnitschaja O. Voice perturbations under the stress overload in young individuals: phenotyping and suboptimal health as predictors for cascading pathologies. EPMA J 2020; 11:517-527. [PMID: 33200009 PMCID: PMC7658305 DOI: 10.1007/s13167-020-00229-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Verbal communication is one of the most sophisticated human motor skills reflecting both-the mental and physical health of an individual. Voice parameters and quality changes are usually secondary towards functional and/or structural laryngological alterations under specific systemic processes, syndrome and pathologies. These include but are not restricted to dry mouth and Sicca syndromes, body dehydration, hormonal alterations linked to pubertal, menopausal, and andropausal status, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal reflux, autoimmune diseases, endocrinologic disorders, underweight versus overweight and obesity, and diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, it is well-established that stress overload is a significant risk factor of cascading pathologies, including but not restricted to neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancers. Our current study revealed voice perturbations under the stress overload as a potentially useful biomarker to identify individuals in suboptimal health conditions who might be strongly predisposed to associated pathologies. Contextually, extended surveys applied in the population might be useful to identify, for example, persons at high risk for respiratory complications under pandemic conditions such as COVID-19. Symptoms of dry mouth syndrome, disturbed microcirculation, altered sense regulation, shifted circadian rhythm, and low BMI were positively associated with voice perturbations under the stress overload. Their functional interrelationships and relevance for cascading associated pathologies are presented in the article. Automated analysis of voice recordings via artificial intelligence (AI) has a potential to derive digital biomarkers. Further, predictive machine learning models should be developed that allows for detecting a suboptimal health condition based on voice recordings, ideally in an automated manner using derived digital biomarkers. Follow-up stratification and monitoring of individuals in suboptimal health conditions are recommended using disease-specific cell-free nucleic acids (ccfDNA, ctDNA, mtDNA, miRNA) combined with metabolic patterns detected in body fluids. Application of the cost-effective targeted prevention within the phase of reversible health damage is recommended based on the individualised patient profiling.
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- A. Kunin
- Departments of Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry, Voronezh N.N. Burdenko State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia
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- Center of Molecular Biotechnology, CEMBIO, Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI), Schloss Birlinghoven, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
- Bonn-Aachen International Center for IT, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
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- Departments of Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry, Voronezh N.N. Burdenko State Medical University, Voronezh, Russia
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI), Schloss Birlinghoven, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
- Bonn-Aachen International Center for IT, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
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- Predictive, Preventive and Personalised (3P) Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Dassé R, De Monès Del Pujol E. First-line treatment of exudative vocal fold-lesions by in-office local corticosteroid injection: A literature review. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2020; 138:169-175. [PMID: 33191161 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There are emerging reports of the effectiveness of in-office awake vocal-fold corticosteroid injection in the treatment of exudative vocal-fold lesions. The aim of this study was to review this therapy and specify indications, practical modalities and outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review of the literature without meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review by PubMed search for the period January 2000 to December 2018 was carried out. RESULTS Nine articles were included, for a total of 502 lesions: nodules (46.4%), polyps (31.7%), and Reinke's edema (21.9%). Submucosal injection of low-dose triamcinolone acetonide (0.1 to 0.3mL) was transoral, transcutaneous or transnasal via flexible endoscope with operating channel. Lesion volume was significantly reduced in more than 90% of cases, with significant vocal improvement in all studies. Relapse rates ranged between 4% and 31%, with time to relapse of 1 to 40 months. CONCLUSIONS First-line treatment of exudative glottic lesions by submucosal corticosteroid injection provides at least transient significant reduction in lesion volume and vocal improvement. It is consensually reserved to moderate-sized mainly exudative lesions without fibrosis. In-office injection provides an immediate therapeutic response in case of vocal impairment, enabling surgery under general anesthesia to be postponed.
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- R Dassé
- Service ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Bordeaux-Pellegrin, place Amélie Rabat-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
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- Service ORL et chirurgie cervico-faciale, CHU de Bordeaux-Pellegrin, place Amélie Rabat-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Almeida LN, Behlau M, Ramos NDS, Barbosa IK, Almeida AA. Factor Analysis of the Brazilian Version of the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) Questionnaire. J Voice 2020; 36:736.e17-736.e24. [PMID: 32981810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the psychometric properties of the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) questionnaire in Brazilian Portuguese by assessing its reliability and conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). METHODS This research was carried out in two stages: (1) a document-based retrospective approach and (2) a field study step. The study included 566 dysphonic and vocally healthy individuals. For data collection, the Vocal Screening Protocol and the V-RQOL questionnaire were used, and these measures were later statistically analyzed through descriptive analysis, reliability tests, CFA, and EFA. Ethical issues were considered. RESULTS A Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.916 was observed, indicating good internal consistency for the V-RQOL questionnaire. The item-total correlation coefficient indicated that the items had good correlation with each other and with the construct, with values higher than 0.30. EFA was performed based on the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin index and Bartlett's test of sphericity, which indicated the adequacy of the tested sample. The items presented commonality of >0.30 and satisfactory factor loadings, resulting in a single factor. The unifactorial structure of the V-RQOL questionnaire was confirmed by CFA. CONCLUSION EFA and CFA indicated that a single factor should be adopted to encompass all the items of the V-RQOL questionnaire.
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- Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, São Paulo (SP); and Voice Studies Center - CEV, São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Federal University of Paraíba - UFPB, João Pessoa, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), João Pessoa, Brazil
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Outcomes of voice therapy in children with benign vocal fold lesions. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 136:110121. [PMID: 32531617 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2020.110121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to examine the effect of voice therapy on dysphonia on children with benign vocal fold lesions, as measured by perceptual evaluation using the Consensus Auditory Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V) and acoustic and aerodynamic measures (jitter, shimmer, noise-to-harmonic ratio, phonation threshold pressure, mean airflow during voicing, subglottic pressure during comfortable phonation). STUDY DESIGN Prospective disease-specific outcomes database. METHODS Subjects identified in the database consisted of 28 children (14 male, 14 female) between the ages of three and eighteen. Pre- and post-therapy perceptual, acoustic and aerodynamic measures were compared using two-sided paired t-test. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference in perceptual ratings of voice quality (p < .001) and in phonation threshold pressure before and after therapy (p = .034). While acoustic measures improved after therapy, changes were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Children with dysphonia secondary to benign vocal fold lesions showed positive change in perceptual ratings of voice quality and in phonation threshold pressure after voice therapy.
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Rovó L, Ambrus A, Tóbiás Z, Wootten CT, Bach Á. A Novel Endoscopic Arytenoid Medialization for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:E903-E910. [PMID: 32790084 DOI: 10.1002/lary.29001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Arytenoid adduction (AA) has been indicated for unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) patients with vertical vocal fold height mismatch and/or large posterior glottic gaps that are unable to be adequately addressed by anterior medialization techniques. Although AA offers several advantages over other methods, it is technically challenging and involves significant laryngeal manipulation of the cricoarytenoid joint. A novel, minimally invasive endoscopic arytenoid medialization technique is presented for the closure of the posterior commissure. STUDY DESIGN Prospective case series. METHODS Seventeen consecutive patients were diagnosed and treated with unilateral endoscopic arytenoid medialization (EAM) combined with injection laryngoplasty because of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Jitter, shimmer, harmonics-to-noise ratio (HNR), maximum phonation time (MPT), fundamental frequency (F0 ), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), peak inspiratory flow (PIF), and quality of life (QoL) were evaluated preoperatively, 1 month, and 1 year after EAM. RESULTS Jitter, shimmer, HNR, and MPT significantly improved and remained stable 1 year after the intervention. F0 and PIF remained unchanged. Significant improvements in VHI and QoL demonstrated patient satisfaction with voicing and respiratory functions. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic arytenoid medialization is a quick, minimally invasive solution for unilateral vocal fold paralysis. With simultaneous augmentation of the vocal fold, it provides a complete glottic closure along the entire vocal fold in UVFP patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 131:E903-E910, 2021.
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- László Rovó
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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Schiller IS, Morsomme D, Kob M, Remacle A. Noise and a Speaker's Impaired Voice Quality Disrupt Spoken Language Processing in School-Aged Children: Evidence From Performance and Response Time Measures. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2020; 63:2115-2131. [PMID: 32569506 DOI: 10.1044/2020_jslhr-19-00348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose Our aim was to investigate isolated and combined effects of speech-shaped noise (SSN) and a speaker's impaired voice quality on spoken language processing in first-grade children. Method In individual examinations, 53 typically developing children aged 5-6 years performed a speech perception task (phoneme discrimination) and a listening comprehension task (sentence-picture matching). Speech stimuli were randomly presented in a 2 × 2 factorial design with the factors noise (no added noise vs. SSN at 0- dB SNR) and voice quality (normal voice vs. impaired voice). Outcome measures were task performance and response time (RT). Results SSN and impaired voice quality significantly lowered children's performance and increased RTs in the speech perception task, particularly when combined. Regarding listening comprehension, a significant interaction between noise and voice quality indicated that children's performance was hindered by SSN when the speaker's voice was impaired but not when it was normal. RTs in this task were unaffected by noise or voice quality. Conclusions Results suggest that speech signal degradations caused by a speaker's impaired voice and background noise generate more processing errors and increased listening effort in young school-aged children. This finding is vital for classroom listening and highlights the importance of ensuring teachers' vocal health and adequate room acoustics.
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- Isabel S Schiller
- Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, and Education Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, and Education Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Erich Thienhaus Institute, Detmold University of Music, Germany
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- Faculty of Psychology, Speech Therapy, and Education Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium
- Fund for Scientific Research (F.R.S. - FNRS), Brussels, Belgium
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