Organic and Functional Voice Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
List the possible etiologies of voice disorders
A
- Structural changes
- Behavioural processes
- Psychological and psychiatric conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Degenerative processes
- Combinations of any of the above
2
Q
What is the prevalence of voice disorders in adults?
A
3-10%
3
Q
True or false: there is a higher incidence of voice disorders in females
A
False - there is a higher incidence of voice disorders in males, however females are more likely to seek help
4
Q
What is the most common voice disorder in 22-44 year olds
A
vocal nodules and edema
5
Q
What is the most common voice disorder in 45-64 year olds
A
polyps and dysphonia without visual pathology
6
Q
What is the most common voice disorder in 65+ year olds
A
VF paralysis
7
Q
What is laryngomalacia
A
when an epiglottis isn’t fully matured and can block the airway
