Quiz 3/23 Flashcards
T/F Volcal nodules are a common pathology`
True
T/F Nodules are typically unilateral
False
Nodules are caused by inflammatory degeneration of which layer of the vocal folds?
Superficial layer of the lamina propria
Vocal abuse is also known as:
phonotrauma
Vocal nodules are associated with fibrosis and edema. What are other terms for these words?
scarring and swelling
_______ nodules are gelatinous while ________ nodules are callous like
acute, chronic
Which perceptual quality of voice becomes more severe as vocal nodules increase in size?
Breathiness
Oral steroids may help someone with vocal nodules if they occur with ________
vascular lesions
T/F If a patient with vocal nodules does not want voice treatment, surgical removal of the nodes will result in a healthy sounding voice.
False- they will return without modification of bad vocal behaviors
What are the causes of Edema? (2)
chronic phonotrauma
exposure to irritants
Chronic edema is known as:
Reinke’s Edema
What are two descriptions of how vocal folds will look in the adducted position with vocal nodules present?
hourglass
capital “A”
Sleep apnea may be associated with extreme cases of ________
Edema
Surgery for edema would consist of what?
Making a longitudinal incision and removing the fluid by suction.
T/F Polyps occur unilaterally
False (usually unilateral, but can be bilateral)