Exam 3 Part 2

Question 1

Swelling, redness, and edema of the vocal folds for a prolonged period of time. Typically happens after virus is gone

Answer 1

Chronic laryngitis

Question 2

Condition that includes issues with the phonatory system of unknown origin

Answer 2

Non-specific dysphonia

Question 3

What can add mass to the vocal fold and affect voice?

Answer 3

Polyps, nodules, contact ulcers

Question 4

What careers are most likely to develop a voice disorder?

Answer 4

Teachers, sports announcer, singers, customer service reps

Question 5

True or false: voice disorder patients typically do not experience pain

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Why is it harder to sing quietly?

Answer 6

Takes more control of small vocal fold movement

Question 7

What is the cause of smaller pitch range in singers?

Answer 7

Vocal folds become stiffer and less flexible, range of motion is affected

Question 8

True or false: Vocal nodules are more common in adults

Answer 8

False; children

Question 9

Why are vocal nodules more common in children?

Answer 9

Anatomy is smaller and may not be able to handle constant yelling/screaming

Question 10

Weakened voice from aging

Answer 10

Presbyphonia

Question 11

Overuse of voice

Answer 11

Hyperfunction

Question 12

Section of the vocal fold that are swollen due to buildup of fluid

Answer 12

Polypoid degeneration

Question 13

What is polypoid degeneration common in?

Answer 13

Smokers

Question 14

What are 3 factors that can affect voice?

Answer 14

Environment, personal (psychological characteristics), medical conditions

Question 15

What personal (psychological) characteristics that can affect voice?

Answer 15

High anxiety, being high strung, psychological trauma and stress, PTSD