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Unit Seven Voice Disorders
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory and Phonatory Systems
Chapter 27 Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory and Phonatory Systems
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The Respiratory System
Driving support of voice production Intricate balance between respiration (inhalation and exhalation) and phonation
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Supportive Structures of Respiration
Bones in the chest provide framework and protection of the respiratory system Thorax Contains the lungs and the heart See figure 27-1.
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Muscles of Respiration
Diaphragm Primary muscle Internal and external intercostals Pectoralis major and minor muscles Rectus abdominis muscles Refer to figures 27-1 and 27-2.
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Trachea Extends from larynx down to the lungs
Composed of cartilaginous rings See figure 27-4.
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Respiratory Process Diaphragm lowers and rib cage expands
Space in thoracic cavity increases Air pressure decreases in lungs Air flows down trachea into lungs Alveolar sacs and chest relax and air is forced from lungs
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Phonation Larynx is the organ of phonation
Sits at top of trachea and below root of tongue
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Framework of Larynx Cricoid cartilage Thyroid cartilage
Two arytenoid cartilages Epiglottis Figure 27-6 displays these structures
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The Vocal Folds Biological function
To prevent food/liquid entering the trachea Overlaid function of true vocal folds is to produce voice See figure 27-7
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Vocal Folds Glottis Posteriorly Space between open vocal folds
Vocal folds attach to the arytenoids
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Vocal Fold Vibration Vocal folds must open and close to produce voice
Vocal folds are open when breathing
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Vocal Fold Vibration To produce voice
Folds close Air pressure beneath the folds increases and forces folds to open Elasticity and Bernoulli’s law causes folds to close Subglottic air pressure builds up and forces folds to open again Description given of Bernoulli’s law in text. Students may be able to come up with other ways to describe this principle.
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Maximum Phonation Time (MPT)
Length of time a person can sustain a tone or sound on one expiration Varies based on gender, age, physical characteristics, health See Table 27-1
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Frequency Frequency Fundamental frequency
Number of cycles of opening and closing the vocal folds per second Measured in Hertz (Hz) Fundamental frequency Rate of vocal fold vibration Average Fo based on gender and age is provided in Table 27-2
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Pitch Psychological sensation of the frequency of a sound
Pitch changes based on vocal fold: Tension Mass Length
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Loudness Perceptual correlate of intensity of a sound
Intensity measured in decibels (dB) Relates to the force with which vocal folds open and close and the amount of air that escapes
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Voice Quality Judgments of voice quality are subjective
Quality is affected by: Adequate vocal fold closure Efficient timing of closure Amount of tonicity within the folds
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Voice Disorders in Children and Adults
Chapter 28 Voice Disorders in Children and Adults
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Voice Disorder A deviation of loudness, pitch, or quality out of the range of a person’s age, gender, or geographical background
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Classification of Voice Disorders
Functional Faulty use of mechanism Neurological Related to muscle control and innervation of muscles Organic Related to physical changes in larynx Table 28-1 lists different types of voice disorder organized by this classification system.
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Functional Voice Disorders
Hyperfunctional Excess tension or forcing in larynx Hypofunctional Decreased or inadequate tension or reduced vocal capacity
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Laryngitis Inflammation of vocal folds
Voice is associated with lowered pitch and phonation breaks Vocal quality is hoarseness Photos in Figure 28-3 and 28-4 of larynx.
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Chronic Laryngitis Laryngitis lasting longer than 10 days
Causes may include: Traumatic laryngitis Allergies Singing excessively at damaging intensity levels Smoking
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Vocal Nodules Most common benign lesions in children and adults
Typically bilateral Occur at juncture of anterior and middle one third of vocal folds See Figure 28-5. Case Study of Beverly is presented in the text
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Vocal Nodules Caused by continuous abuse/misuse of voice
Screaming, coughing, singing in abusive manner Voice quality is hoarseness
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Vocal Polyps Benign vocal fold lesions Frequently unilateral
Occur at juncture of anterior and middle one-third of vocal folds Vocal quality is hoarseness See figure 28-6.
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Functional Dysphonia May be hyperfunctional or hypofunctional
No medical or surgical treatment SLP works to improve intensity, pitch, quality Psychological support may be beneficial Case study of Margaret is presented in the text.
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Functional Aphonia Hyperfunctional voice disorder
Voice is typically whispered Most causes are psychological See Case study of Irene who has functional aphonia.
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Falsetto High-pitched breathy voice
Produced by vibration of anterior one-third of the vocal folds Case study of Jason, a 17 year old adolescent, is discussed.
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Organic Voice Disorders
Papillomas Contact ulcers Trauma Cancer
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Papillomas Soft wart-like growths Viral in origin
Occur mainly in children 4-6 years Vocal quality is hoarseness Treatment is surgical removal See figure 28-7
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Contact Ulcers Small ulcers at juncture of middle and posterior one third of folds Can be caused by: Persistent and excessive slamming of arytenoids and hard glottal attacks Gastroesophageal reflux Intubation for surgery See Figure 28-8.
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Contact Ulcers Voice quality is hoarseness
Voice therapy is usually successful
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Traumas Various traumas can compromise the airway and affect the larynx Voice therapy will focus on helping clients achieve their most functional voice
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Cancer Requires surgical and medical treatment See figure 28-9.
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Neurological Voice Disorders
Hypoadduction Difficulty getting the vocal folds together Vocal fold paralysis Hyperadduction Vocal folds close too tightly or for too long
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Vocal Fold Paresis and Paralysis
Unilateral paralysis Vocal quality is breathy Has low intensity Diplophonia
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Spasmodic Dysphonia Strained, strangled, harsh vocal quality
Affects females more than male Onset on average at 45 years of age Treatment involves voice therapy and medical-surgical approach (Botox)
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Voice Evaluation and Therapy
Chapter 29 Voice Evaluation and Therapy
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Examination Indirect laryngoscopy
Place a laryngeal mirror into back of mouth Direct light onto mirror to shine on the vocal folds See Figure 29-1
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Examination Endoscope placed intraorally or transnasally
Can be videotaped (videoendoscopy) Or observed with a strobe light (videostroboscopy) See Figure 29-2
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Voice Screening Screenings of voice will determine if a complete evaluation is needed Screening tasks include: Count 1 to 10 Conversation Phonating vowels
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Voice Evaluation Case history Assessment of voice
Perceptual, acoustic, physiologic Instrumental evaluations Self-perception
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Instrumental Evaluations
Aerodynamic Electroglottography Electromyographic assessment Photoglottography
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Voice Therapy Multifaceted approach is required
Specific voice therapy will depend on age of client, type, and severity of disorder
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Hygienic Voice Therapy
First step in many therapy programs Focus on instilling healthy vocal behaviors in habitual speech patterns Determine misuse Become aware of these behaviors Eliminate damaging behaviors
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Symptomatic Voice Therapy
Reduce/eliminate abuse and misuse of voice through facilitating techniques Auditory feedback Change of loudness Counseling See case study of Mathew and Mark
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Psychogenic Voice Therapy
Identify and modify the emotional and psychosocial behavioral reasons that cause a voice disorder
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Physiological Voice Therapy
Directly alter or modify the physiology of the vocal mechanism
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Eclectic/Holistic Voice Therapy
Combination of any or all of the orientations and approaches of voice therapy
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Laryngectomy Surgical removal of the larynx
Surgical approach to treating laryngeal cancer See figures 29-5 of before and after laryngectomy
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Before a Laryngectomy Establish immediate means of communication after surgery Discuss choices of voice production Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) Esophageal speech Electrolarynx
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Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP)
Incision made into trachea Valve directs air from trachea into esophagus See figure 29-5
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Esophageal Speech Compressing air and injecting into esophagus
Expel air from esophagus causing it to vibrate upper esophageal valve See figure 29-6
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Electrolarynx Neck devices with vibrating source that produces sound
See figures 29-7 and 29-8
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Emotional and Social Effects of Voice Disorders
Chapter 30 Emotional and Social Effects of Voice Disorders
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Emotional and Social Effects
The voice reflects our personality It is an indicator of emotions and attitudes
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The Voice The voice is the mirror of the person
The voice reflects our personality The voice is an indicator of emotions and attitudes
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Voice In a social context, the voice will convey: Semantic content
Emotional state Personality characteristics
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Young Children Many children are unaware or unconcerned with a hyperfunctional voice disorder Voice therapy may not begin until kindergarten Parents are counseled on how to encourage less abusive voice use by their children
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Children As children get older, they become aware of their voice and are better candidates to participate in voice therapy
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Adolescents Adolescents with chronic voice problems are typically motivated to participate in a voice therapy program Adolescents with falsetto voices can experience significant social penalties – especially boys
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Adults Twenty-five percent of adults are displeased with the sound of their voices A holistic approach to treatment views the whole person when determining the best therapy program for an adult with a voice disorder
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