LARYNGOLOGY


Validating a Scale for Vocal Effort

Sims.H.S, Van Mersbergen.M

Symptoms of Voice Disorders involve a disruption in the loudness, pitch, and/or quality of an individual’s voice when attempting to talk or sing. This disruption may result in an inability to communicate effectively. Pain, increased effort [..]



A Comparison and Assessment of Risk Factors for Vocal Pathology amongst Clergy

Sims.H.S, Reed.J

Approximately one-third of the global work force requires the integrity of the voice in order to work efficiently. Voice disorders often result in changes in vocal quality, loudness, and pitch. This disruption can inhibit an individual’s ability [..]

Assessing the Causes of Voice Disorders in Teachers

Sims.H.S, Reed.J

Approximately one-third of the global work force requires good voice function in order to work efficiently. Voice Disorders are typically caused by disruptive structural changes in the vocal cords of the larynx (voice box). The changes can affect loudness, pitch, projection, and [..]

Are We Treating Traumatized Patients and Missing the Trauma Care When it comes to Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Sims.H.S, Cristel.R

The term vocal cord dysfunction has been used by clinicians to describe a variety of conditions including paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFM). There has been prior documentation of a relationship of mental health issues, primarily anxiety, and [..]