Acoustic Analysis of Voice

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In the previous chapter, we have described the initial stages of the voice evaluation process in which the perceptual description of the patient’s voice holds a necessary and essential place…

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Survey of Voice Disorders

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It is apparent that most people, regardless of their degree of understanding of voice and voice disorders, are able to distinguish a typical voice from disordered voice. This statement is…

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Anatomy and Physiology of Phonation

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Phonation is primarily the result of aerodynamic forces acting on the inherently elastic tissue of the vocal folds, setting them into vibration and creating acoustic energy which we call “voice.”…

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Laryngeal Endoscopy and Stroboscopy

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Endoscopy (endo—“within”; oscopy—“to look at”), in the context of medicine, is a procedure that allows a healthcare professional to look inside the body with the use of an endoscope. As…

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Medical Treatment of Voice Disorders

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Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) who evaluate and treat populations with voice disorders work collaboratively with other medical professionals as part of a voice care team. In most situations, the primary members…

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Aerodynamic Analyses of Vocal Function

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In ▒Chapter 1░, we defined phonation as the aerodynamic and muscular influences acting on the tissue of the vocal folds, setting them into vibration and creating acoustic energy that we…

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