Introduction to Voice Disorders

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Introduction to Voice Disorders
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Voice Functions

• Biological Function
• Emotional Function
• Linguistic Function

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• Incidence of voice disorders is 100
• Prevalence
• Children
• 7 percent
• Adults
• 3 percent

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High Risk for Voice Disorders

• Professional voice users
• Teachers
• Salespersons
• Cheerleaders

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Types of Voice Disorders

• Organic
• Neurogenic
• Functional

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Management and Therapy

• Id the cause of the disorders
• Diagnosis by otolaryngologist
• Voice therapy is individualized
• Use of facilitation techniques
• Best and most appropriate voice production