5 - Aging Voice

Question 1

Michael Johns III

Answer 1

USC

Question 2

What. Causes dysphonia in patients over 65?

Answer 2

Other things!

Vocal atrophy is 25%. Diagnosis of exclusion

Question 3

Pathophys of presbyphonia

Answer 3

Complex problem
Pulmonary dysfunction
Nervous system changes
Changes in vocal tract (dentures, xerostomia)
Intrinsic changes in the larynx

Question 4

Anatomical. Changes to the larynx

Answer 4

Hyaline cartilages calcify

CA joints change (thinner, breakdown of articulation surface, marrow formation)

Question 5

Technique for looking better at the lamina propria

Answer 5

Inhalation phonation

Question 6

Therapy for. Aging voice

Answer 6

REASSURANCE
Voice therapy
Injection laryngoplasty
Bilateral Type 1. Thyroplasty