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What characterizes Reinke's edema?

  • A temporary loss of voice due to stress
  • Diffuse swelling of the Lamina Propria with gelatinous material (correct)
  • A mechanical obstruction caused by foreign bodies
  • Chronic swelling of the vocal cords due to infection

    • What type of break involves a sudden interruption in phonation?

  • Phonation Break
  • Emotional Break
  • Pitch Break (correct)
  • Decibel Break

    • What is the primary factor in functional aphonia?

  • An organic throat infection
  • Vocal cord paralysis
  • Chronic inflammation of the vocal cords
  • Psychological factors leading to unintentional whispering (correct)

    • Which disorder is characterized by an unintentional high-pitched voice in males after physical maturation?

    <p>Mutational falsetto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is usually essential in addressing voice disorders effectively?

    <p>Proper assessment of etiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recognized abnormal voice quality?

    <p>Melodic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention may be beneficial for treating mutational falsetto?

    <p>Voice therapy and psychological counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a potential cause of chronic swelling like that seen in Reinke's edema?

    <p>Vocal hyperfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voice quality is NOT typically associated with unilateral vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Markedly dysphonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of voice disorders resulting from neoplastic conditions affecting the RLN/Vagus?

    <p>Decreased loudness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a distinct feature of psychogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Absence of structural abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dysfunction does spasmodic dysphonia exemplify?

    <p>Neurogenic voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can lead to hoarseness as a voice characteristic?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which voice disorder is the vocal fold typically stuck in a paramedian position?

    <p>Unilateral vocal fold paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of vocal misuse?

    <p>Singing exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of voice disorder is characterized by deleterious behaviors that should be avoided?

    <p>Vocal abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by neurological dysfunction of motor movements and is a hyperkinetic disorder?

    <p>Dystonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common symptom indicates narrowing of space in the larynx?

    <p>Stridor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of voice misuse is characterized by excessive coughing or throat clearing?

    <p>Functional voice misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following categories does not include a direct structural problem of the larynx?

    <p>Idiopathic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vocal condition results in a harsh voice and can be the result of excessive talking or singing?

    <p>Strained voice quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dysphonia may occur when the ventricular folds are vibrating instead of the true vocal folds?

    <p>Ventricular dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive muscle tension can lead to which type of voice disorder?

    <p>Muscle tension dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD)?

    <p>Tight laryngeal adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition might cause an individual to use their ventricular folds as a substitute voice?

    <p>Ventricular dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive talking or singing leading to voice problems can be classified under which type of disorder?

    <p>Functional voice disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'psychogenic' refer to in the context of voice disorders?

    <p>Psychological factors affecting voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speaking with a hard glottal attack is an example of which type of vocal misuse?

    <p>Functional misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of neurogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Breathiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of bilateral vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Shorter utterance length</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the condition known as laryngeal webbing?

    <p>A web grows across the glottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms would most likely be observed in an abductor type of vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Both folds remain midline preventing airflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatment options is commonly used for vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Surgical reinnervation of the muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voice quality is characterized by incomplete glottal closure leading to turbulent airflow?

    <p>Breathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of esophageal atresia?

    <p>Gastric Distension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a structural voice disorder?

    <p>Vocal fold nodules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a hoarse voice quality?

    <p>Strained plus Rough plus Breathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can lead to aperiodic vocal fold vibration, producing a rough voice quality?

    <p>Vocal fold paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voice disorder results from psychological factors, where the individual exhibits abnormal voice production?

    <p>Functional voice disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for a strained voice quality?

    <p>Excessive medial compression of the vocal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Granulomas, also known as contact ulcers, are classified under which category of voice disorders?

    <p>Organic voice disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reduced respiratory support can lead to which voice quality?

    <p>Strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT typically linked to an organic voice disorder?

    <p>Psychological stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voice quality is typically associated with Reinke's edema?

    <p>Hoarse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of voice disorders linked to psychogenic factors?

    <p>Unintended whispering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is most commonly ruled out when diagnosing functional aphonia?

    <p>Organic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a descriptor of voice qualities associated with excessive vocal hyperfunction?

    <p>Strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of break involves a sudden interruption in phonation that is otherwise normal?

    <p>Pitch break</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What treatment approach may be appropriate for compensating mutational falsetto?

    <p>Voice therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes neurogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Disorders caused by physiological factors affecting nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation is there likely to be a unilateral and gelatinous vocal mass?

    <p>Reinke's edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voice quality is characterized by high-pitched sounds due to unilateral vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Breathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of voice disorders resulting from neoplastic conditions affecting the RLN/Vagus?

    <p>Paralysis of vocal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysphonia is marked by the voice being primarily affected by neurological dysfunction?

    <p>Neurogenic dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a common vocal quality associated with excessive muscle strain due to improper vocal use?

    <p>Strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of voice disorder is vocal abuse more likely to result from deleterious behaviors?

    <p>Functional voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a condition that may cause a hoarse voice due to vocal cord paralysis?

    <p>Neoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following voice characteristics is least likely associated with functional voice disorders?

    <p>Vocal tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phenomenon indicates a narrowing of space in the larynx commonly associated with stridor?

    <p>Mass on vocal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common behavior can result in a hoarse voice due to vocal misuse?

    <p>Frequent throat clearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abnormal voice quality results from incomplete glottal closure, causing turbulent airflow?

    <p>Breathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of harsh voice quality?

    <p>Excessive compression of vocal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voice disorders are associated with structural deviations or additive growth?

    <p>Organic voice disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abnormal voice quality indicates significant medial compression of the true vocal folds?

    <p>Strained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Granulomas are classified as which type of voice disorder?

    <p>Organic voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is seen in neurogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Abnormal vocal fold vibration patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient presents with hoarse voice quality due to a combination of strained, rough, and breathy qualities. What condition may they be experiencing?

    <p>Granulomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an essential feature to differentiate organic and functional voice disorders?

    <p>Presence of structural anomalies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abnormal voice quality is characterized by aperiodic vocal fold vibration and irregular mucosal wave?

    <p>Rough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the relationship between excessive vocal fold compression and voice quality?

    <p>It results in strained voice quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voice disorder is primarily characterized by improper use of the voice?

    <p>Functional voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which voice quality might be produced when the ventricular folds vibrate instead of the true vocal folds?

    <p>Ventricular dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive muscle tension in the larynx can lead to which type of voice disorder?

    <p>Functional voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of psychogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Abnormal voice production due to psychological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically a feature of neurogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Vocal misuse leading to strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of disorder is the presence of excessive talking or singing most likely to cause vocal issues?

    <p>Functional voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the tight adduction of the larynx?

    <p>Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dysphonia results from the vibration of false vocal folds rather than true vocal folds?

    <p>Ventricular dysphonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voice disorder could be classified as a psychogenic condition?

    <p>Functional voice disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might cause an individual to experience a harsh voice quality during excessive speaking?

    <p>Vocal misuse or strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is most characteristic of congenital laryngeal webbing?

    <p>Stridor and breath shortness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of voice disorder is associated with partial loss of movement in vocal folds?

    <p>Neurogenic voice disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment method is specifically mentioned for managing complications of bilateral vocal fold paralysis?

    <p>Surgical reinnervation of the muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an abductor type of vocal fold paralysis from an adductor type?

    <p>Abductor type results in breathiness, while adductor type leads to a strained voice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common consequence of neurogenic voice disorders?

    <p>Reduction in vocal pitch range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reinke’s Edema

    • Chronic, diffuse swelling of the Lamina Propria
    • Thick, gelatinous, fluid like material in the Reinke’s space
    • Caused by: smoking, vocal hyperfunction, LPR
    • Similar to Polyps and Nodules in AVQs:
      • Breathy
      • Strained
      • Rough
      • Harsh
      • Hoarse

    Mutational Falsetto (Puberphonia)

    • Occurs in adolescent or adult males who have completed physical maturation
    • Unintentionally high pitched voice
    • Closely tied with psychological experiences
    • Treatment:
      • Voice Therapy
      • Psychological counseling (if applicable)

    Functional Aphonia

    • Speaking in a whisper (aphonic voice) but using the same rhythm and prosody as normal speech
    • Closely tied with psychological experiences
    • Consider possible organic and non-organic causes (rule out organic causes)
    • Onset can widely vary, depending on the reason (contextual factors)

    Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis (UVFP)

    • High pitched sound
    • Roughness
    • Stridor (due to narrowing space)
    • Causes:
      • Mass along the voice fold
      • Lesions
      • VF paralysis
      • Scarring

    Laryngeal Cancer

    • High chance of vocal fold paralysis

    Spasmodic Dysphonia

    • Rare voice disorder characterized by a strain-strangled, harsh voice
    • Can also be a psychogenic condition and be heterogeneous (Hirano & Bless, 1993)
    • Occurs in the absence of any neurogenic lesions or it can be neurogenic and psychogenic
      • Occurence of voice problem only during communicative purposes (Aronson, 1990)
      • Psychogenic
    • Dystonia:
      • Neurological dysfunction of motor movements, a hyperkinetic disorder
      • Hyperkinetic position
    • 2 Types:
      • Adductor (ADSD) - Tight laryngeal adduction (most common)
      • Abductor (ABSD) - Normal voicing interrupted by sudden abduction

    Functional Voice Disorders

    • Caused by improper use of voice
    • 2 Main Causes:
      • Excessive muscle tension
      • Clinical Conditions

    Vocal Abuse vs Vocal Misuse

    • Vocal Abuse: deleterious behaviors and events you should not be doing excessively (e.g. yelling, excessive talking/singing, excessive coughing/throat clear, smoking, grunting, excessive crying/laughing)
    • Vocal Misuse: improper use of voice (e.g. speaking with a hard glottal attack, singing/speaking outside oneʼs pitch range, speaking with an excessive intensity level)

    Ventricular Dysphonia

    • May be produced by the vibration of the ventricular folds, but not strictly
    • Ventricular folds/false VF should not be adducting
    • Usually of a lower pitch than the typical voice using the TVF
    • May be used as a substitute voice for patients with severe TVF disease (cancer, papilloma, etc.)

    Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) & Esophageal Atresia (EA)

    • TEF: Opening that occurs between the esophagus and the trachea
    • Atresia: Abnormal occlusion of the esophagus
    • Problems in:
      • Gastric Distension
      • Aspiration
      • Reduced diaphragmatic capabilities
    • AVQs? VF vibration should be symmetric

    Granulomas (Contact Ulcer)

    • Weak voice
    • Restricted pitch range
    • Decreased stamina
    • Shorter utterance length

    Neurogenic Voice Disorders

    • Damage from the nervous system
    • Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis/Paresis:
      • Paresis – partial loss of movement
      • Paralysis – total loss of movement
    • Usually a result of a lesion high in the trunk of the vagus nerve or at the nuclei of origin in the medulla
    • Adductor:
      • Neither fold is capable of moving to the midline (open position)
      • Breathiness
    • Abductor:
      • Both folds remain at the midline (close position)
      • Strained
    • Treatment:
      • Surgical reinnervation of the muscles
      • Laser surgery

    Laryngeal Webbing

    • A web grows across the glottis inhibiting normal VF vibration
    • Congenital:
      • Stridor
      • Breath shortness
      • Squealing
    • Acquired:
      • Bilateral trauma
      • Irritants

    Laryngeal Conditions Contributing to Abnormal Voice Quality

    • Breathy
    • Rough
    • Strained
    • Harsh
    • Hoarse

    Organic Voice Disorders

    • Structural Deviations
    • Additive Growth
    • Loss of Structure

    Etiology

    • Determine the origin/etiology to differentiate organic and functional voice disorders

    Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia (ADSD)

    • Occurence of dysfunction in the absence of abnormal laryngeal structural problems and psychogenic or neurogenic etiology (Morrison, et.al., 1983)
    • Markedly dysphonic
    • Causes:
      • Deviant posture
      • Misuse of shoulder and neck muscles
      • Stress
      • Vocal abuse
      • Vocal misuse

    Abductor Spasmodic Dysphonia (ABSD)

    • Similar but neurogenic and psychogenic in nature to ADSD and other EMTs (Excessive Muscle Tension) and their AVQs

    Reinke’s Edema

    • Chronic, diffuse swelling of the Lamina Propria
    • Thick, gelatinous, fluid-like material in the Reinke’s space
    • Caused by smoking, vocal hyperfunction, and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
    • AVQs (same as polyps and nodules)
      • Breathy
      • Strained
      • Rough
      • Harsh
      • Hoarse

    Breaks

    • Phonation Break:
      • Temporary loss of voice for a word, whole word, or sentence
    • Pitch Break:
      • Sudden interruption in phonation in an otherwise normal laryngeal structure
      • Two types:
        • Normal pitch breaks: Occur during puberty
        • Prolonged hyperfunction speaking in an inappropriately low pitch

    Mutational Falsetto (Puberphonia)

    • Occurs in adolescent or adult males who have completed physical maturation
    • Unintentionally high-pitched voice
    • Closely tied to psychological experiences
    • Treatment:
      • Voice Therapy
      • Psychological counseling (if applicable)

    Functional Aphonia

    • Speaking in a whisper (aphonic voice) but using the same rhythm and prosody as normal speech
    • Closely tied to psychological experiences
    • Onset can vary depending on the context
    • Rule out all organic causes before diagnosing

    Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis (UVFP)

    • Usually a result of a lesion to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) or Vagus Nerve due to trauma or surgical injury
    • The paralyzed fold is stuck in a paramedian position
    • Types:
      • Adductor: High-pitched sound, roughness, stridor (narrowing of space)
      • Abductor: The paralyzed fold remains at the midline (closed position)
    • AVQs:
      • Breathy
      • Hoarse
      • Decreased loudness
      • Short Phonation Time

    Laryngeal Cancer

    • AVQs:
      • High-pitched sound
      • Roughness
      • Stridor

    Laryngeal Webbing

    • A web grows across the glottis inhibiting normal VF vibration
    • Types:
      • Congenital: Stridor, shortness of breath, squealing
      • Acquired: Due to trauma or irritants
      • AVQs: (depending on severity):
        • Weak voice
        • Restricted pitch range
        • Decreased stamina (shorter utterance length)

    Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD)

    • Rare voice disorder characterized by a strain-strangled, harsh voice
    • Can be a psychogenic condition
    • Can occur in the absence of any neurogenic lesions or be neurogenic and psychogenic
    • Occurs only during communicative purposes (psychogenic)
    • Types:
      • Adductor (ADSD): Tight laryngeal adduction (most common)
      • Abductor (ABSD): Normal voicing interrupted by sudden abduction

    Functional Voice Disorders

    • Two broad causes:
      • Excessive muscle tension
      • Clinical Conditions

    Vocal Abuse vs. Vocal Misuse

    • Vocal Abuse: Deleterious behaviors that should not be done excessively
      • Yelling
      • Excessive talking/singing
      • Excessive coughing/throat clearing
      • Smoking
      • Grunting
      • Excessive crying/laughing
    • Vocal Misuse: Improper use of the voice
      • Speaking with a hard glottal attack (HGA)
      • Singing/speaking outside one’s pitch range
      • Speaking with an excessive intensity level

    Ventricular Dysphonia

    • May be produced by the vibration of the ventricular folds
    • Usually of a lower pitch than the typical voice using the TVF
    • Can be used as a substitute voice for patients with severe TVF disease (e.g., cancer, papilloma)

    Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) & Esophageal Atresia (EA)

    • TEF: Opening between the esophagus and trachea
    • Atresia: Abnormal occlusion of the esophagus
    • Problems:
      • Gastric distension
      • Aspiration
      • Reduced diaphragmatic capabilities
    • AVQs:
      • Decrease in loudness
      • Shorter utterances (due to reduced respiratory support)

    Granulomas (Contact Ulcer)

    • Typically a result of constant irritation (e.g., intubation, vocal abuse)
    • AVQs:
      • Weak voice
      • Restricted pitch range
      • Decreased stamina

    Neurogenic Voice Disorders

    • Damage to the nervous system

    Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis/Paresis

    • Paresis: Partial loss of movement
    • Paralysis: Total loss of movement
    • Usually a result of a lesion in the trunk of the vagus nerve or at the nuclei of origin in the medulla
    • Types:
      • Adductor: Neither fold is capable of moving to the midline (open position)
        • AVQs: Breathiness
      • Abductor: Both folds remain at the midline (closed position)
        • AVQs: Strained
    • Life-threatening issues:
      • Adductor: High chance of aspiration and penetration
      • Abductor: Cannot breathe
    • Treatment:
      • Surgical reinnervation of the muscles
      • Laser surgery

    Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)

    • “Occurrence of dysfunction in the absence of abnormal laryngeal structural problems and psychogenic or neurogenic etiology” (Morrison, et.al., 1983)
    • Causes:
      • Deviant posture
      • Misuse of shoulder and neck muscles
      • Stress
      • Vocal abuse
      • Vocal misuse
    • Differential diagnosis:
      • ADSD, Tremors, and EMT’s AVQs all have similarities, but MTD is neurogenic and psychogenic in nature

    Abnormal Voice Quality

    • Occurs due to improper use of voice
    • Common AVQs:
      • Breathy: Incomplete glottal closure → turbulent airflow
      • Rough: Aperiodic vocal fold vibration → irregular mucosal wave
      • Strained: Considerable medial compression of TVF → compressed too much
      • Harsh: Strained + Rough
      • Hoarse: Strained + Rough + Breathy

    Organic Voice Disorders

    • Three categories:
      • Structural Deviations
      • Additive Growth
      • Loss of Structure
    • Differentiate from functional voice disorders by determining the origin/etiology

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