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OBJECTIVE
Functional dysphonia, defined as alteration or loss of voice in the absence of physical pathology, is known to be associated with a variety of psychosocial factors including anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life. Models of functional dysphonia have tended to conceptualize the
The etiopathogenesis of functional dysphonia is complex; it is not sufficient to look solely at vocal behavior aspects. The predisposing basis for functional dysphonia can lie in the constitution of an individual, his/her professional speaking and speech behavior and/or may be personality-based.
UNASSIGNED
Medically unexplained loss or alteration of voice-functional dysphonia-is the commonest presentation to speech and language therapists (SLTs). Besides the impact on personal and work life, functional dysphonia is also associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression and poor
OBJECTIVE
This study investigated the role of a specialized physical therapy program for muscle tension dysphonia patients as an adjunct to standard of care voice therapy.
METHODS
Retrospective Cohort Study Methods Adult MTD patients seen between 2007 and 2012 were identified from the clinical
Introduction: To explore the prevalence of dysphonia in European patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and the clinical features of dysphonic patients.
Methods: The clinical
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. Fluctuating fatigue of skeletal muscles is the key clinical feature. Late-onset MG is more frequent in elderly men and is often misdiagnosed. While involvement of oropharyngeal
Dystonia is defined as involuntary sustained muscle contractions producing twisting or squeezing movements and abnormal postures. The movements can be stereotyped and repetitive and they may vary in speed from rapid to slow; sustained contractions can result in fixed postures. Dystonic disorders are
This study aimed to document prevalence and age of onset of motor impairments and other key symptoms in oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD).Retrospective chart review of patients followed at the Saguenay Neuromuscular clinic (Quebec, Vocal fold paresis (VFP) is a relatively common and often overlooked condition that can be difficult to diagnose based on the laryngeal examination alone. A retrospective review of the records of 50 consecutive adult patients with VFP was performed. In each case, the diagnosis of VFP was confirmed
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) in patients with head-and-neck paragangliomas ('glomus tumors').
METHODS
We conducted a case-control study.
METHODS
We assessed QoL in 82 patients with head-and-neck paragangliomas using four validated health-related
Axitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR-1), VEGFR-2, and VEGFR-3. Based on the positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), a marketing authorization valid throughout the European Union (EU) was issued for the treatment of
Chronic laryngitis commonly presents with dysphonia, and infectious causes include tuberculosis and endemic mycoses. We present a 58-year-old female with laryngitis for 5 years, fevers, chills, fatigue, malaise, myalgias, anterior neck pain, and night sweats after multicontinent exposure.
The objective of the study was to examine influence of inhaled glycocorticosteroids on phoniatric function of the larynx in patients suffering from asthma.
METHODS
Thirty minutes after the administration and long-term therapy effect of the inhaled glycocorticosteroids on local condition of the
We report an intriguing case of corticosteroid-resistant bulbar neurosarcoidosis responding to intravenous immunoglobulin. A 37-year-old man presented with dysphagia to solids and liquids, dysphonia, fatigue and 50 lb weight loss over 2 months. We suspected sarcoidosis, based on an elevated serum
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most frequent malignancies of the adults. Its incidence has been increasing steadily by 2-4% each year. Up to 30% of patients present with metastases at diagnosis. It is a highly vascularized cancer because of the hypoxia-induced factor stabilization as a