11 - Functional Voice Disorders Flashcards
What are Organic Voice Disorder?
Something is wrong with the anatomy of the laryngeal structures
What are Functional Voice Disorders?
2
Something is wrong with the physiology of the laryngeal structures
No organic or neurological pathology
What are eight things that contribute to poor vocal health?
Cigarette/Tobacco Use
Marijuana Use
Alcohol
Caffeine
Sleep deprivation
Vocal fatigue/Inappropriate vocal use
Obesity
Allergies
How do Tobacco and Marijuana products contribute to poor vocal health?
They can cause lesions
How do Alcohol and Caffeine contribute to poor vocal health?
They can cause dehydration
How does sleep deprivation contribute to poor vocal health?
It can cause muscle weakness (asthenia)
What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia?
1+4
An umbrella term for improper use of voice that creates the following four symptoms:
- Increased tension/strain
- Inappropriate pitch level
- Ventricular phonation (Use of false vocal folds)
- Lateral-medial/Anterior-posterior compression.
Is Muscle Tension Dysphonia primary or secondary?
Either
What happens in laryngeal resistance?
Usually when resistance increases, airflow decreases (or when resistance decreases, airflow increases)
Can be paradoxical for those with voice disorders
What is Phonotrauma?
Straining during a laryngeal inflammation.
What causes Phonotrauma?
3
Excessive loud talking
Coughing, throat clearing
Sports enthusiasts, cheerleaders.
Why does excessive coughing and throat clearing cause Phonotrauma?
Hyperadduction
What are the usual complaints in Phonotrauma?
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Hoarseness
Fatigue
Strain
Pain
‘Loss of voice’
Poor projection
Loss of pitch and loudness ranges
Where is Increased Strain?
Strain in the laryngeal and extralaryngeal musculature
What does a patient’s voice sound like with Increased Strain?
(2)
Raspy
Hoarse
What is seen in a Laryngoscopy for a patient with Increased Strain?
(5)
Lateral medial compression
Anterior posterior compression
Strain of supraglottal structures
Hyperadduction
Elevated laryngeal position
What is a Hard Glottal Attack?
Rapid adduction of the vocal folds usually seen just before a vowel sound.
(Increased subglottal pressure is required to overcome the adductive forces producing sudden explosive sounds.)