Exam 1 Flashcards
What are functional voice disorders characterized by?
by tension, hyperfunction, larynx “riding high”, anxiety
How many cases of functional voice disorders are dysphonia cases?
10%
T or F: Most functional voice disorders are predominantly men.
False
What does URI stand for?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What are functional voice disorders caused by?
URI, stressful/traumatic event, psychosocial (mood, anxiety, adjustment), organic, idiopathic
T or F: No structural pathology is present unless an organic disorder develops
True (with the exception of organic causes
What are some examples of functional voice disorders?
Puberphonia/Falsetto/Mutational falsetto
Functional aphonia
Functional dysphonia
Paradoxical VF Movement (PVFM)/ PVCD/VCD
What is puberphonia?
“mutational falsetto”
Pitch control disorder (pitch too high, pitch breaks)
T or F: Puberphonia is due to anatomic immaturity of larynx.
False
What does the larynx do in puberphonia?
Larynx “rides high”
What causes puberphonia?
Emotional stress
What does functional aphonia sound like?
Whisper or shrill-sounding voice
What did functional aphonia used to be called?
“hysterical” syndrome and “conversion” symptom or “conversion hysteria”
How long does functional aphonia last?
May be temporary or intermittent
What do 80% of purberphonia cases coexist with?
Psychiatric disorders
What is functional dysphonia also called?
MTD Muscle Tension Dysphonia
What can you see/feel in functional dysphonia client?
Excessive tension of laryngeal/ extralaryngeal muscles (neck, shoulder)
“Clavicular breathing”/“Chest breathing”
What symptoms may clients have with functional dysphonia?
↑ vocal effort
Vocal fatigue
What is ↑ vocal effort & vocal fatigue due to in functional dysphonia?
Hyperfunction
Ventricular compression
Ventricular phonation
A-P press
What does PVFM stand for?
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement
What are the etiologies for PVFM?
Psychogenic, LPR, neurological
What does LPR stand for?
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
What symptoms do you see with PVFM?
Dyspnea Inspiratory stridor (vf’s adduct on inspiration) May be exercise-induced May or may not have dysphonia May have chronic cough
What is PVFM frequently misdiagnosed with?
Asthma
What are organic disorders typically due to?
Abnormal anatomy, tissue changes
purely organic
T or F: Functional disorders can have organic factors OR be wholly functional.
True
T or F: Functional disorders have abnormal anatomy.
False-typically normal anatomy unless functional misuse leads to organic changes.
Give some examples of functional misuse.
Inadequate breath support, hard glottal attack, supraglottal squeeze
What are the classifications of organic disorders?
Congenital
Misuse/Abuse
Disease
Trauma
What is an organic disorder with the classification of congenital-web?
Laryngomalacia
What is an example of an organic disorder with the classification of Misuse/Abuse due to lifestyle diet?
Reflux
What is an example of an organic disorder with the classification of Misuse/Abuse due to lifestyle of smoking?
Reinke’s edema
What is an example of an organic disorder with the classification of Misuse/Abuse due to lifestyle personality?
Nodules
What is an example of an organic disorder with the classification of Disease?
Cancer
What is an example of an organic disorder with the classification of Trauma
Cartilage Dislocation
List types of organic disorders.
Nodules Polyps Cysts Papilloma Granuloma Contact ulcer Sulcus vocalis Congenital Web Hemmorhage Laryngitis Reinke’s edema Leukoplakia Cancer
What are vocal fold nodule(s)?
Benign mass(es) on medial vf surface(s)
What is the etiology of vocal fold nodule(s)?
Misuse/abuse
What are signs/symptoms of vocal fold nodule(s)?
hoarseness, rough voice, ↑ vocal effort, vocal fatigue/strain, loss of upper range, voice variability, vf edema, hourglass closure, ↓ vf vibration, “strong” personality, hearing loss
What are VF polyps?
Generally soft mass
T or F: VF Polyps are usually unilateral
True
What is the etiology of VF polyps?
Misuse/abuse
What are the different types of VF polyps?
fibrous, hemmorhagic, pedunculated
What are signs/symptoms of VF polyps?
hoarseness, rough voice, ↑ vocal effort, vocal fatigue/strain, breathing problems (depending on size), voice variability (especially if pedunculated), vf edema (reactive swelling), throat clearing
What is a VF cyst and where is it located?
Benign opaque mass originating below vf surface
What is the etiology of a VF cyst?
entrapment of vf lining (under the lining) or plugged mucous-secreting gland, vocal misuse/abuse
What are signs/symptoms of VF cysts?
hoarseness, rough voice, ↑ vocal effort, vocal fatigue/strain, vocal fold edema, throat clearing
What is edema?
reactive swelling
What is a laryngocelle?
cyst in laryngeal cavity
What does HPV stand for and what is it?
Human Papilloma Virus
Wart-like benign growths of the larynx
What is papillomatosis?
Papilloma in the larynx
What are the etiologies of Papilloma?
acquired at birth, oral sex, unknown
What are the signs and symptoms of papilloma?
hoarseness, rough/scratchy voice, cough/throat clear, globus sensation, breathing problems, ↓ vf vibration, scarring (recurrent)
How many strains of HPV causes laryngeal papillomatosis?
60 Strains
What is a granuloma?
Benign polyp on vocal process
What is the difference between a granuloma and a polyp?
Location-granuloma is located on the vocal process of the arytenoids.
What is the etiology of granulomas?
LPR and Intubation
What are signs and symptoms of granulomas?
globus sensation, heartburn/indigestion (reflux-type), excessive throat clearing, dry cough, post-nasal drip, breathing problems (size-dependent), may be pedunculated
What are contact ulcers?
Raw sores on mucous membrane overlying vocal process of arytenoid
What are the etiologies of contact ulcers?
Misuse/abuse, LPR, smoking, intubation
What are signs and symptoms of contact ulcers?
hoarseness, globus sensation, mild pain when voicing or swallowing, throat clearing, erythema
What is sulcus vocalis?
Thinning or absence of superficial lamina propria
> “ditch”
What does “sulcus” mean in Latin?
cleft, furrow
What are the etiologies of sulcus vocalis?
unknown – developmental? genetic? post hemmorhage/cyst?
What are signs and symptoms of sulcus vocalis?
may not have voice probs, harsh voice, hoarseness, higher pitch, abnormal vf vibration
T or F: Sulcus vocalis is seen in children.
False-never seen in children
What is Laryngomalacia?
When the cartilage fails to stiffen.
What are signs and symptoms of laryngomalacia?
Epiglottis collapses into the airway,
Stridor
What is subglottal stenosis?
Narrow subglottal space
What causes subglottal stenosis?
Arrested deviation of cricoid cartilage (usually doesn’t form);
Intubation trauma
What is esophageal atresia?
occlusion of the esophagus
When does esophageal atresia occur?
When the esophagus hasn’t formed all the way or if something is occluding it.
What is a tracheoesophageal fistula?
Openings between the trachea and esophagus