quiz 7

Question 1

laryngeal signs of presbyphonia

Answer 1

• VF bowing
• prominent arytenoid cartilages
• asymmetrical VF vibration
• predominantly open phase
• compensatory hyperfunction

Question 2

perceptions of older voices

Answer 2

• younger voices are good at estimating age of someone based on voice
• younger people generally view older voices negatively, and specifically less competent

Question 3

management of presbyphonia

Answer 3

• usually, voice therapy is tried first
• if not, vocal fold augmentation with laryngoplasty or framework surgery via thyroplasty

Question 4

voice therapy for presbyphonia

Answer 4

• increased vocal effort strategies
• robust, exuberant voice approaches
• unload laryngeal hyperfunction

Question 5

education risks of dysphonia

Answer 5

• difficulty being heard or participating in communication setting