Over 3 million teachers in the United States use their voice as a primary tool of trade and are thought to be at higher risk for occupation-related disorders than general population. However, estimates regarding prevalence population vary considerably. To determine extent that greater disorders, 2,531 randomly selected participants from Iowa Utah (1,243 1,288 nonteachers) were interviewed by telephone using disorder questionnaire. Prevalence-the number cases per specific time-was determined....

Epidemiologic studies of the prevalence and risk factors voice disorders in general adult population are rare. The purpose this investigation was to 1) determine disorders, 2) identify variables associated with increased 3) establish functional impact on population.Cross-sectional telephone survey.A random sample (n = 1,326) adults Iowa Utah interviewed using a questionnaire that addressed three areas related disorders: prevalence, potential factors, occupational consequences/effects.The...

To examine the frequency and adverse effects of voice disorders on job performance attendance in teachers general population, 2,401 participants from Iowa Utah ( n 1 =1,243 2 =1,279 nonteachers) were randomly selected interviewed by telephone using a disorder questionnaire. Teachers significantly more likely than nonteachers to have experienced multiple symptoms signs including hoarseness, discomfort, increased effort while their voice, tiring or experiencing change quality after short use,...

Objectives: Epidemiological studies of dysphagia in the elderly are rare. A non-treatment-seeking, cohort was surveyed to provide preliminary evidence regarding prevalence, risks, and socioemotional effects swallowing disorders. Methods: Using a prospective, cross-sectional survey design, we interviewed 117 seniors living independently Utah Kentucky (39 men 78 women; mean age, 76.1 years; SD, 8.5 range, 65 94 years) 4 primary areas related disorders: Lifetime current symptoms signs, risk...

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: To determine the prevalence and common causes of dysphonia as diagnosed by primary care physicians (PCPs) otolaryngologists to evaluate differences in etiologies offered these providers. Study Design: Retrospective analysis data from a large, nationally representative administrative U.S. claims database. Methods: Patients were identified dysphonic based on International Classification Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes January 1, 2004,...

This study investigated the relationship between acoustic spectral/cepstral measures and listener severity ratings in normal disordered voice samples. CAPE-V sentence samples vowel /ɑ/were elicited from eight speakers 24 patients with varying degrees of dysphonia severity. Samples were analysed for cepstral peak prominence (CPP), ratio low-to-high spectral energy, their respective standard deviations. Perceptual overall also obtained all Results showed that variables combined a four-factor...

Epidemiologic studies of the prevalence and risk factors voice disorders in elderly, nontreatment seeking population are nonexistent. The purpose this preliminary investigation was to 1) estimate disorders, 2) identify variables associated with increased 3) measure socioemotional impact on elderly who live independently.Prospective, cross-sectional survey.One hundred seventeen seniors (39 males 78 females; mean age, 76.1 yr; SD, 8.5 range, 65-94 yr), residing Utah Kentucky, were interviewed...

Teachers commonly report voice problems and often seek medical assistance for voice-related complaints. Despite the prevalence of disorders within this occupation, there are no studies evaluating effectiveness treatment programs designed to remedy teachers. To assess functional effects two therapy approaches, 58 voice-disordered teachers were randomly assigned 1 3 groups: vocal hygiene (VH, n = 20), function exercises (VFE, 19), a nontreatment control group (CON, 19). Subjects completed...

Voice problems are a common occupational hazard of teaching school, yet few studies exist that have objectively evaluated treatment approaches aimed at rehabilitating these occupation-related voice disorders. This randomized clinical trial used patient-based outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness three programs. Sixty-four teachers with disorders were randomly assigned 1 3 groups: amplification using ChatterVox portable amplifier (VA; n = 25), resonance therapy (RT; 19), and...

Sleep deprivation can induce or worsen nocturnal respiratory disturbances. In patients with sleep apnea hypopnea, abnormalities consist of repetitive episodes arousals and awakenings that lead to fragmentation. Because the propensity for upper airway collapse is increased in these patients, we wondered if fragmentation could increase collapsibility contribute pathogenesis this disease. eight normal subjects, was assessed during by progressively decreasing pressure a nasal mask while...

The purpose of the study was to identify a sub-set spectral/cepstral-based analysis methods that would most effectively predict dysphonia severity (as estimated via auditory-perceptual analysis) in samples continuous speech. Acoustic estimates were used as an objective treatment outcomes measure set pre- vs post-treatment speech samples. Pre- and from 104 females with primary muscle tension (MTD) rated by listeners using 100 point visual analogue scale (VAS) analysed acoustically measures....

Voice problems are common among schoolteachers. This prospective, randomized clinical trial used patient-based treatment outcomes measures combined with acoustic analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of two programs. Forty-four voice-disordered teachers were randomly assigned one three groups: voice amplification using ChatterVox portable amplifier (VA, n = 15), vocal hygiene (VH, and a nontreatment control group (n 14). Before after 6-week phase, all completed: (a) Handicap Index (VHI), an...

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: To estimate the annual direct costs associated with diagnosis and management of laryngeal disorders. Study Design: Retrospective analysis data from a large, nationally representative, administrative US claims database. Methods: Patients disorder based on International Classification Diseases,Ninth Revision‐Clinical Modification codes January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2008 who were continuously enrolled for 12 months included. Data regarding age, gender,...

Objectives Presbylaryngis, or aging of the larynx, can adversely affect vocal function and quality life in elderly. This preliminary investigation examined effects exercises, a physiologic voice therapy approach, as primary treatment for presbylaryngis. Methods Nine consecutive elderly patients with presbylaryngis (2 female, 7 male) underwent 6-week course employing exercises. Pretherapy-versus-posttherapy comparisons were made self-ratings handicap phonatory effort level, well...