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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 82(3): 338-342, sept. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1409943

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Resumen La neuropatía laríngea es una condición de hipersensibilidad, hiperreactividad e hiper-función laríngea secundaria a un desequilibrio entre las aferencias y eferencias laríngeas. La respuesta individual y exagerada frente a diversos gatillantes específicos puede generar síntomas como tos crónica, parestesia laríngea, carraspera, disfonía, estridor, sensación de globus faríngeo, movimiento paradojal de las cuerdas vocales (también conocido como disfunción cordal) y/o laringoespasmo. Existe abundante literatura sobre neuropatía laríngea en adultos, sin embargo, en niños es limitada. El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer un caso de neuropatía laríngea en la edad pediátrica y la importancia de su consideración en el enfrentamiento de estos pacientes. Se presenta caso clínico de un paciente de 13 años, con antecedente de cirugía cardiaca reciente, evoluciona con disfonía severa evidenciándose aparente inmovilidad cordal bilateral con resultados discordantes entre nasofibrolaringoscopía y electromiografía laríngea. Posteriormente presenta mejorías en su voz, sin embargo, se agregan otros síntomas laringológicos como carraspera, globus faríngeo y estridor no explicados por causas anatómicas. Se expone la evaluación y abordaje otorrinolaringológico-fonoaudiológico para el caso. Se concluye que el diagnóstico de neuropatía laríngea requiere un alto índice de sospecha clínica ante signos laringológicos sugerentes, debiendo descartarse causas orgánicas y estructurales. El abordaje otorrinolaringológico-fonoaudiológico constituye el pilar terapéutico asociado al uso de neuromoduladores en casos seleccionados.


Abstract Laryngeal neuropathy is a condition of hypersensitivity, hyperresponsiveness and laryngeal hyperfunction secondary to an imbalance between laryngeal afferent and efferent information. The individual and exaggerated response to diverse specific triggers can lead to symptoms such as chronic cough, laryngeal paresthesia, throat clearing, dysphonia, stridor, globus pharyngeus, vocal cord dysfunction, and/or laryngospasm. There is plentiful literature on laryngeal neuropathy in adults, however, in children, it is limited. Here, we present a case report of laryngeal neuropathy in the pediatric age and discuss the importance of its consideration in the approach of these patients. A case of a 13-year-old patient, recently intervened with cardiac surgery that evolves with severe dysphonia is presented. Nasofibrolaryngoscopy shows apparent bilateral vocal fold immobility with discordant results in laryngeal electromyography. Later, his voice improves but other laryngological symptoms appeared, such as throat clearing, globus pharyngeus and stridor, not explained by anatomical causes. The otolaryngological-speech therapy evaluation and approach for the case is exposed. We conclude that for the diagnosis of laryngeal neuropathy, a high index of clinical suspicion is required in the presence of suggestive laryngological symptoms, and organic and structural causes must be previously ruled out. The otorhinolaryngological-logopedic approach constitutes the mainstay of treatment associated with the use of neuromodulators in selected cases.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Laryngeal Diseases/diagnosis , Laryngeal Diseases/therapy , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Respiratory Sounds , Cough/diagnosis , Dysphonia/diagnosis , Vocal Cord Dysfunction/physiopathology , Globus Sensation/diagnosis
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Audiol., Commun. res ; 27: e2655, 2022. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1420253

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RESUMO Objetivo Comparar as medidas acústicas e perceptivo-auditivas de mulheres com e sem nódulos vocais. Métodos Participaram do estudo 12 mulheres com nódulos vocais (grupo MNV) e 12 sem nódulos vocais (grupo MSNV). Foram submetidas à gravação da vogal /a/ sustentada, com o objetivo de extrair a média da frequência fundamental (f0), desvio padrão de f0 (DP f0), jitter, shimmer, Glottal Noise Excitation, medidas relacionadas ao Cepstral Peak Prominence-Smoothed, medidas espectrais das diferenças do primeiro e segundo harmônico (H1-H2) e gravação das frases-veículo: "Digo papa baixinho", "Digo pipa baixinho" e "Digo pupa baixinho", para extração do primeiro (F1) e segundo formante (F2) dos segmentos vocálicos /a, i, u/. Para avaliação perceptivo-auditiva, utilizou-se a Escala Visual Analógica. Resultados A análise comparativa entre os grupos evidenciou maiores valores para o grupo MNV nos parâmetros grau geral, rugosidade e soprosidade e para a medida acústica shimmer. Os valores de F1 para as vogais /a/ e /u/ e os valores de F2 para a vogal /a/ apresentaram-se mais elevados no mesmo grupo. Conclusão mulheres com nódulos apresentaram vozes mais desviadas, com presença de rugosidade e soprosidade e modificações nos ajustes do trato vocal, com possível redução na amplitude dos articuladores, quando comparadas às mulheres sem nódulos vocais.


ABSTRACT Purpose To compare the acoustic and auditory-perceptual measures of the voice of women with and without vocal nodules. Methods Twelve women with vocal nodules (MNV group) and 12 without vocal nodules (MSNV group) participated in the study. They were submitted to the recording of their sustained /a/ vowel, in order to extract the mean of the fundamental frequency (f0), standard deviation of f0 (SD f0), jitter, shimmer, GNE, cepstral measure of CPPS, and spectral measures of differences of the first and second harmonics (H1-H2); and recording of the carrier phrases: "I say papa baixinho", "I say pipa baixinho" and "I say pupa baixinho", to extract the first (F1) and second formant (F2) of the vowel segments /a, i, u/. For auditory-perceptual assessment, the visual-analog scale (VAS) was used. Results The comparative analysis between the groups shows higher values for the MNV in the parameters general degree, roughness and breathiness, and for the shimmer acoustic measure. The F1 values for the vowels /a/ and /u/, and the F2 values for the vowel /a/ were higher in the same group. Conclusion According to the data observed in the investigated sample, women with nodules have more deviated voices, with the presence of roughness and breathiness, and changes in vocal tract adjustments, with a possible reduction in the amplitude of the articulators, when compared to women without vocal nodules.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Auditory Perception , Speech Acoustics , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Voice Disorders , Voice Quality
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 23(3): 331-337, July-Sept. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1040030

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Abstract Introduction Sulcus vocalis is defined as a longitudinal depression on the vocal cord, parallel to its free border. Its most marked characteristic is breathlessness, caused by incomplete glottal closure, in addition to roughness, due to the decrease in mucosal wave amplitude of the vocal cords. Vocal acoustic aspects, such as fundamental voice frequency, jitter, and shimmer, may also be altered in individuals with this type of laryngeal disorder. To assess the voice of individuals with sulcus vocalis, studies generally include a sample of subjects with vocal symptoms, excluding asymptomatic persons. To better characterize the vocal characteristics of individuals with sulcus vocalis, their asymptomatic counterparts must also be included. Objective Characterize the larynx and voice of asymptomatic adults with sulcus vocalis. Method A total of 26 adults, 13 with sulcus vocalis (experimental group) and 13 without (control group) were assessed. All the participants were submitted to suspension microlaryngoscopy, voice self-assessment, auditory perception and acoustic evaluation of the voice. Results Among the individuals with sulcus vocalis, 78% of the sulci were type I and 22% type II. Auditory perception assessment obtained statistically significant lower scores in individuals with sulcus vocalis compared with the control group, and a slight difference in the overall degree of hoarseness and roughness. No statistically significant intergroup diferences were found in self-reported voice or acoustic assessment. Conclusion Type I was the predominant sulcus vocalis observed in individuals without voice complaints, who may also exhibit slight changes in vocal quality and roughness.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Laryngeal Diseases/physiopathology , Larynx/physiopathology , Auditory Perception , Speech Acoustics , Voice Quality , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 23(2): 125-130, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1010076

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Introduction: Vocal cord dysfunction is characterized by unintentional paradoxical vocal cord movement resulting in abnormal inappropriate adduction, especially during inspiration; this predominantly manifests as unresponsive asthma or unexplained stridor. It is prudent to be well informed about the condition, since the primary presentation may mask other airway disorders. Objective: This descriptive study was intended to analyze presentations of vocal cord dysfunction in a tertiary care referral hospital. The current understanding regarding the pathophysiology and management of the condition were also explored. Methods: A total of 27 patients diagnosed with vocal cord dysfunction were analyzed based on demographic characteristics, presentations, associations and examination findings. The mechanism of causation, etiological factors implicated, diagnostic considerations and treatment options were evaluated by analysis of the current literature. Results: There was a strong female predilection noted among the study population ( n = 27), which had a mean age of 31. The most common presentations were stridor (44%) and refractory asthma (41%). Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease was the most common association in the majority (66%) of the patients, with a strong overlay of anxiety, demonstrable in 48% of the patients. Conclusion: Being aware of the condition is key to avoid misdiagnosis in vocal cord dysfunction. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy is the diagnostic gold standard to demonstrate paradoxical vocal cord adduction during an attack. A multidisciplinary approach should be adapted for the management, which should be specific and tailored for individual patients (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Vocal Cord Dysfunction/diagnosis , Vocal Cord Dysfunction/physiopathology , Asthma , Spirometry , Diagnosis, Differential , Laryngopharyngeal Reflux , Vocal Cord Dysfunction/therapy , Laryngoscopy
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CoDAS ; 29(1): e20160048, 2017. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-840100

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RESUMO Objetivo Verificar o efeito do tempo de realização do exercício de canudo de alta resistência em mulheres com disfonia comportamental e em mulheres vocalmente saudáveis. Método As participantes, 25 mulheres disfônicas (GD), com idade média de 35 anos (DP = 10,5) e 30 mulheres vocalmente saudáveis (GVS), com idade média de 31,6 anos (DP = 10,3), emitiram um som contínuo em um canudo de alta resistência por 7 minutos, com interrupções depois de 1, 3, 5 e 7 minutos. Amostras de vogal sustentada “é” e contagem de números foram registradas (FonoView-4.6, CTS) antes do início da realização do exercício e depois de cada uma das séries. Posteriormente, foram analisadas acusticamente. Cada participante foi orientada a prestar atenção no esforço fonatório aplicado durante o exercício, bem como na fala, registrando sua intensidade em uma escala analógico-visual (EAV). Resultados Para o GD, houve predomínio de respostas positivas após 3 minutos de exercício, com melhora do esforço para falar, aumento do TMF e redução da variabilidade de F0; com a continuidade do exercício, esses parâmetros pioraram, sugerindo sobrecarga no sistema, e o esforço fonatório percebido no exercício piorou gradativamente com o tempo. Para o GVS, o único parâmetro que se modificou foi o TMF, que melhorou após 1 minuto; 7 minutos não parece significar sobrecarga para essa população. Conclusão Foram observadas modificações vocais positivas com o exercício de canudo de alta resistência, mas há limites quanto a sua dosagem. Deve-se observar efeitos não desejados para evitar sobrecarga vocal desnecessária, principalmente em mulheres disfônicas.


ABSTRACT Purpose to study the dosage dependent effect of high-resistance straw exercise in women with behavioral dysphonia and in vocally healthy women. Methods 25 dysphonic women (DG), with average age of 35 years (SD = 10.5) and 30 vocally healthy women (VHG), with average age of 31.6 years (SD = 10.3). The participants produced a continuous sound into a thin high-resistance straw for seven minutes, being interrupted after the first, third, fifth and seventh minute. At each interval, speech samples were recorded (sustained vowel and counting up to 20) and subsequently acoustically analyzed. Each participant reported the effort necessary to perform exercise and to speak, indicating their ratings on visual analog scales (VAS). Results with regard to the DG, the exercise caused positive vocal changes, especially between the third and fifth minute: less phonatory effort, increase in MPT, and reduction of F0 variability; these voice parameters deteriorated after five minutes. This fact associated with the increased effort to perform the exercise indicates a possible overload of the phonatory system. As to the VHG, MPT improved after one minute of exercise, while the other parameters did not change over time, probably due to the fact that the voices were not deviant; seven minutes did not seem to impose an overload in this population. Conclusion positive vocal changes were observed with the high-resistance straw exercise; however, there are dosage restrictions, especially for dysphonic women.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Voice Training , Dysphonia/therapy , Phonation , Time Factors , Voice Quality , Phonetics , Case-Control Studies , Dysphonia/physiopathology , Middle Aged
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 20(2): 172-179, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-788023

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Abstract Introduction The diode laser has been frequently used in the management of laryngeal disorders. The portability and functional diversity of this tool make it a reasonable alternative to conventional lasers. However, whether diode laser has been applied in transoral laser microsurgery, the ideal parameters, outcomes, and adverse effects remain unclear. Objective The main objective of this systematic review is to provide a reliable evaluation of the use of diode laser in laryngeal diseases, trying to clarify its ideal parameters in the larynx, as well as its outcomes and complications. Data Synthesis We included eleven studies in the final analysis. From the included articles, we collected data on patient and lesion characteristics, treatment (diode laser's parameters used in surgery), and outcomes related to the laser surgery performed. Only two studies were prospective and there were no randomized controlled trials. Most of the evidence suggests that the diode laser can be a useful tool for treatment of different pathologies in the larynx. In this sense, the parameters must be set depending on the goal (vaporization, section, or coagulation) and the clinical problem. Conclusion: The literature lacks studies on the ideal parameters of the diode laser in laryngeal surgery. The available data indicate that diode laser is a useful tool that should be considered in laryngeal surgeries. Thus, large, well-designed studies correlated with diode compared with other lasers are needed to better estimate its effects.


Subject(s)
Epiglottis/physiopathology , Laryngeal Neoplasms , Laser Therapy , Carbon Dioxide , Vocal Cords/physiopathology
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J. Soc. Bras. Fonoaudiol ; 24(1): 80-85, 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-618179

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Paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) is a laryngeal disorder characterized by abnormal adduction of the vocal folds during respiration. It is caused by a multitude of etiologies and their interactions. In the current study, a 24-year-old female patient with a 12-year complaint of shortness of breath was diagnosed with paradoxical vocal fold motion following nasal endoscopy, spirometry testing and detailed case history analysis. She had no history or indication of laryngopharyngeal reflux or chronic cough. She performed respiratory retraining exercises three to four times daily for a period of four weeks, and continued daily exercises for two additional months as needed. After four weeks of treatment, abnormal vocal fold adduction continued to be seen on endoscopy and the patient was mildly symptomatic. One month post-treatment, there was no abnormal vocal fold adduction and the patient reported rare shortness of breath. At three months post-treatment, there was no abnormal vocal fold adduction and the patient no longer reported shortness of breath. She reported normal breathing with no symptoms one year later. The results suggest that non-pulmonary related shortness of breath treated with respiratory retraining can effectively eliminate dyspnea in patients with long term breathing difficulties caused by paradoxical vocal fold motion. Resolution may require treatment over an extended period of time.


O movimento paradoxal de pregas vocais (MPPV) é um distúrbio caracterizado por adução anormal das pregas vocais durante a respiração. Esse distúrbio é causado por uma série de causas e por suas interações. No presente estudo, uma paciente de 24 anos, do sexo feminino, com queixa de falta de ar há 12 anos teve o diagnóstico de movimento paradoxal de pregas vocais, a partir de dados de análise laríngea por nasoendoscopia, espirometria e avaliação clínica. A paciente não tinha histórico nem sinais de refluxo laringo-faríngico ou tosse crônica. A paciente foi submetida à reeducação respiratória, com treinamento de exercícios realizados de 3 a 4 vezes ao dia, por um período de quatro semanas, seguindo com um regime de exercícios diários por mais dois meses. Após quatro semanas de tratamento, a nasoendoscopia continuou indicando adução anormal das pregas vocais, porém em grau leve. Depois de um mês de tratamento, a movimentação das pregas vocais regularizou-se e a paciente referia frequência reduzida dos episódios de falta de ar. No acompanhamento de três meses após o tratamento, não foi observada alteração de adução de pregas vocais e nem referência à queixa de falta de ar. Somente no controle após um ano, a paciente mostrou-se livre de sintomas laríngeos e alteração respiratória. Os resultados sugerem que falta de ar sem alteração pulmonar, tratada por meio de reeducação respiratória fonoaudiológica, pode ser efetiva na eliminação da dispneia em pacientes com história crônica de dificuldades respiratórias causadas por movimento paradoxal de pregas vocais. A resolução do problema pode necessitar um tratamento prolongado.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Breathing Exercises , Laryngeal Diseases/rehabilitation , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Dyspnea/physiopathology , Dyspnea/rehabilitation , Laryngoscopy , Laryngeal Diseases/physiopathology , Severity of Illness Index , Spirometry , Treatment Outcome
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 77(6): 761-767, nov.-dez. 2011. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-608464

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O posicionamento da prega vocal paralisada e o grau de disfonia são fatores importantes para decidir as opções de tratamento na paralisia de prega vocal unilateral (PPVU). OBJETIVO: Verificar as características perceptivo-auditivas da voz e a posição da prega vocal paralisada, em homens, com PPVU. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo, coorte histórica, com corte transversal, com dados de 24 homens com PPVU, com média de 60,7 anos, submetidos à avaliação vocal perceptivo-auditiva da voz, por três juízas fonoaudiólogas e perceptivo-visual das imagens laríngeas, com a classificação da posição da prega vocal paralisada, por três juízes otorrinolaringologistas. RESULTADOS: A prega vocal paralisada em posição paramediana ocorreu em 45,83 por cento dos casos; a intermediária, em 25 por cento; a lateral, em 20,83 por cento, e a mediana, em 4,16 por cento; a disfonia resultante da PPVU foi caracterizada pela rouquidão, aspereza e tensão, de grau moderado; soprosidade (maior frequência do grau grave); astenia e instabilidade (maior frequência do grau leve); a posição da prega vocal paralisada influenciou significativamente o grau geral de desvio vocal. CONCLUSÃO: O grau geral de disfonia está relacionado com a posição da prega vocal paralisada; a disfonia é caracterizada pela presença de rouquidão, soprosidade, aspereza e tensão de grau moderado a grave.


The paralyzed vocal fold positioning and the degree of dysphonia are important inputs when one is deciding upon treatment options for unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP). OBJECTIVE: To check voice characteristics and paralyzed vocal fold position in men with UVFP. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective historical cross-sectional cohort study, with data from 24 men with UVFP with mean age of 60.7 years, submitted to voice assessment by three speech therapists and three ENT physicians used laryngeal images to classify the position of the paralyzed vocal fold. RESULTS: The paralyzed vocal fold was found in the paramedian position in 45.83 percent of the cases; in the intermediary position in 25 percent; lateral in 20.83 percent, and it was in the median position in 4.16 percent; the dysphonia resulting from the UVFP was characterized by moderate hoarseness, roughness and stress in the voice; breathiness (most had severe breathiness); weakness and instability(mostly mild); the position of the paralyzed vocal fold had a significant influence on the general degree of vocal deviation. CONCLUSION: The general degree of dysphonia is associated with the paralyzed vocal fold position; dysphonia is characterized by hoarseness, breathiness, roughness and stress of moderate to severe levels.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Dysphonia/etiology , Vocal Cord Paralysis/complications , Vocal Cords/pathology , Dysphonia/physiopathology , Epidemiologic Studies , Laryngoscopy , Severity of Illness Index , Speech Production Measurement , Statistics, Nonparametric , Vocal Cord Paralysis/pathology , Vocal Cord Paralysis/physiopathology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology
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J. appl. oral sci ; 19(6): 567-572, Nov.-Dec. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-610869

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The evaluation of oral and vocal fold diadochokinesis (DDK) in individuals with voice disorders may contribute to the understanding of factors that affect the balanced vocal production. Scientific studies that make use of this assessment tool support the knowledge advance of this area, reflecting the development of more appropriate therapeutic planning. Objective: To compare the results of oral and vocal fold DDK in dysphonic women and in women without vocal disorders. Material and methods: For this study, 28 voice recordings of women from 19 to 54 years old, diagnosed with dysphonia and submitted to a voice assessment from speech pathologist and otorhinolaryngologist, were used. The control group included 30 nondysphonic women evaluated in prior research from normal adults. The analysis parameters like number and duration of emissions, as well as the regularity of the repetition of syllables "pa", "ta", "ka" and the vowels "a" and "i," were provided by the Advanced Motor Speech Profile program (MSP) Model-5141, version-2.5.2 (KayPentax). The DDK sequence "pataka" was analyzed quantitatively through the Sound Forge 7.0 program, as well as manually with the audio-visual help of sound waves. Average values of oral and vocal fold DDK dysphonic and nondysphonic women were compared using the "t Student" test and were considered significant when p<0.05. Results: The findings showed no significant differences between populations; however, the coefficient of variation of period (CvP) and jitter of period (JittP) average of the "ka," "a" and "i" emissions, respectively, were higher in dysphonic women (CvP=10.42 percent, 12.79 percent, 12.05 percent; JittP=2.05 percent, 6.05 percent, 3.63 percent) compared to the control group (CvP=8.86 percent; 10.95 percent, 11.20 percent; JittP=1.82 percent, 2.98 percent, 3.15 percent). Conclusion: Although the results do not indicate any difficulties in oral and laryngeal motor control in the dysphonic group, the largest instability in vocal fold DDK in the experimental group should be considered, and studies of this ability in individuals with communication disorders must be intensified.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Dysphonia/rehabilitation , Myofunctional Therapy/methods , Speech Articulation Tests/methods , Speech/physiology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Case-Control Studies , Dysphonia/physiopathology , Larynx/physiopathology , Phonation/physiology , Voice/physiology
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 48(2): 98-103, Apr.-June 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-591157

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CONTEXT: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic disease in which gastroduodenal contents reflux into the esophagus. The clinical picture of gastroesophageal reflux disease is usually composed by heartburn and regurgitation (typical manifestations). Atypical manifestations (vocal disturbances and asthma) may also be complaint. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the clinical, endoscopic, manometric and pHmetric aspects of patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with vocal disturbances. METHODS: Fifty patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease were studied, including 25 with vocal disturbances (group 1 - G1) and 25 without these symptoms (group 2 - G2). All patients were submitted to endoscopy, manometry and esophageal pHmetry (2 probes). The group 1 patients were submitted to videolaryngoscopy. RESULTS: Endoscopic findings: non-erosive reflux disease was observed in 95 percent of G1 patients and 88 percent of G2. Videolaryngoscopy: vocal fold congestion, asymmetry, nodules and polyps were observed in G1 patients. Manometric findings: pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter (mm Hg): 11.6 ± 5.2 in G1 and 14.0 ± 6.2 in G2 (P = 0.14); pressure in the upper esophageal sphincter (mm Hg): 58.4 ± 15.9 in G1 and 69.5 ± 30.7 in the controls. pHmetric findings: De Meester index: 34.0 ± 20.9 in G1 and 15.4 ± 9.4 in G2 (P<0.001); number of reflux episodes in distal probe: 43.0 ± 20.4 in G1 and 26.4 ± 17.2 in G2 (P = 0.003); percentage of time with esophageal pH value lower than 4 units (distal sensor): 9.0 percent ± 6.4 percent in G1 and 3.4 percent ± 2.1 percent in G2 (P<0.001); number of reflux episodes in proximal probe: 7.5 ± 10.9 in G1 and 5.3 ± 5.7 in G2 (P = 0.38); percentage of time with esophageal pH values lower than 4 units (Proximal probe): 1.2 ± 2.7 in G1 and 0.5 ± 0.7 in G2 (P = 0.21). CONCLUSIONS: 1) The clinical, endoscopic, and manometric findings observed in patients with vocal disturbance do not differ from those without these symptoms; 2) gastroesophageal reflux intensity is higher in patients with vocal disturbance; 3) patients without vocal disturbance can also present reflux episodes in the proximal probe.


CONTEXTO: A doença do refluxo gastroesofágico (DRGE) é uma doença crônica na qual o conteúdo gastroduodenal reflui para o esôfago. O quadro clínico da DRGE é usualmente referido como pirose e regurgitação (manifestações típicas). Manifestações atípicas (distúrbios da voz e asma) podem também ser referidas. OBJETIVO: Analisar os aspectos clínicos, endoscópicos, manométricos e pHmétricos de pacientes portadores da DRGE com distúrbios da voz. MÉTODO: Foram estudados 50 pacientes com a DRGE, sendo 25 com distúrbios da voz (grupo 1 - G1) e 25 sem estes sintomas (controles, grupo 2 - G2). Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a endoscopia, manometria e pHmetria esofágica (dois sensores). Os pacientes do G1 foram submetidos a videolaringoscopia. RESULTADOS: Achados endoscópicos: DRGE não-erosiva foi observada em 95 por cento dos pacientes de G1 e em 88 por cento de G2. Videolaringoscopia: congestão das pregas vocais, assimetria, nódulos e pólipos foram diagnosticados nos pacientes do G1. Manometria esofágica: pressão no esfíncter inferior do esôfago (mm Hg): 11,6 ± 5,2 em G1 e 14,0 ± 6,2 em G2 (P = 0,14); pressão no esfíncter superior do esôfago (mm Hg): 58,4 ± 15,9 em G1 e 69,5 ± 30,7 nos controles. Achados pHmétricos: índice de DeMeester: 34,0 ± 20,9 em G1 e 15,4 ± 9,4 em G2 (P<0,001); número de episódios de refluxo no sensor distal: 43,0 ± 20,4 em G1 e 26, 4 ± 17,2 em G2 (P<0,003); percentagem do tempo com pH esofágico menor que 4 unidades (sensor distal): 9,0 por cento ± 6,4 por cento em G1 e 3,4 por cento ± 2,1 por cento em G2 (P<0,001); número de episódios de refluxo no sensor proximal: 7,5 ± 10,9 em G1 e 5,3 ± 5,7 em G2 (P = 0,38); percentagem de tempo com pH esofágico menor que quatro unidades (sensor proximal): 1,2 por cento ± 2,7 por cento em G1 e 0,5 por cento ± 0,7 por cento em G2 (P = 0,210). CONCLUSÕES: Os aspectos clínicos, endoscópicos e manométricos em pacientes com a DRGE e distúrbios da voz não diferem dos pacientes sem estes sintomas. A intensidade do refluxo gastroesofágico é maior nos pacientes com distúrbios da voz. Os pacientes sem distúrbios da voz podem também apresentar episódios de refluxo gastroesofágico no sensor proximal.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications , Vocal Cords , Voice Disorders/etiology , Case-Control Studies , Chronic Disease , Esophageal pH Monitoring , Esophagoscopy , Gastroesophageal Reflux/physiopathology , Laryngoscopy , Manometry , Retrospective Studies , Video Recording , Vocal Cords/pathology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Voice Disorders/diagnosis , Voice Disorders/physiopathology
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Pró-fono ; 22(4): 451-454, out.-dez. 2010. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-572511

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TEMA: tempos máximos de fonação (TMF) de vogais em mulheres adultas com presença de nódulos vocais. OBJETIVO: verificar e correlacionar os valores de TMF de vogais em mulheres adultas jovens e de meia-idade com presença de nódulos vocais. MÉTODO: utilizaram-se os registros do Banco de dados de uma clínica-escola de Fonoaudiologia, totalizando um grupo de 38 sujeitos. Critérios de inclusão: adultos do sexo feminino com idades entre 20 e 53 anos e diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico de nódulos vocais. Critérios de exclusão: apresentar outra patologia laríngea além dos nódulos vocais; comprometimento auditivo; respiração oral; histórico de doenças neurológicas, psiquiátricas, endocrinológicas ou gástricas; gripe ou quadros de alergias; hábitos de etilismo e/ou tabagismo; tratamento fonoaudiológico e/ou otorrinolaringológico prévios. Foram coletados os dados de anamnese, o diagnóstico otorrinolaringológico, e as medidas de TMF das vogais /a, i, u/ de cada sujeito da amostra. A avaliação dos TMF se deu pela medida da duração de três emissões de cada vogal em estudo, em tom e intensidade habituais, até o final da expiração, com o paciente em pé, considerando-se o maior valor de cada vogal. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente ao nível de significância de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: faixa de idade representativa; TMF e média menos representativos, abaixo da normalidade e com forte correlação positiva e significativa entre si; correlação moderada, positiva e significativa entre os TMF entre si e sua média. CONCLUSÃO: na presença de nódulos vocais em um grupo de mulheres adultas, os TMF encontraram-se reduzidos e positivamente correlacionados, o TMF da vogal /a/ apresentou menor valor quando comparado às demais vogais.


BACKGROUND: maximum phonation times (MPT) of vowels in adult women with vocal nodules. AIM: to verify and to correlate the values of MPT of vowels in young and middle-aged adult women with vocal nodules. METHOD: database records from a speech therapy school-clinic were used, making up a total of 38 subjects. Inclusion criteria: female adults, aged between 20 and 53 years, with otorhinolaryngology diagnosis of vocal nodules. Exclusion criteria: to present a laryngeal pathology other than vocal nodules; hearing loss ; oral breathing; history of neurological, psychiatric, endocrine or gastric disorders; flu or allergy history; drinking and/or smoking habits; previous speech therapy and/or otorhinolaryngology treatments. Anamnesis data, the otorhinolaryngology diagnosis, and the MPT measurements of vowels /a, i, u/ were verified for each subject. MPT evaluation consisted of the duration measurement of three emissions of the vowels, using habitual tone and intensity, until the end of exhalation, with the patient in a standing position, considering the highest value of each vowel. The results were statistically analyzed with a significance level of 5 percent. RESULTS: representative age range; less representative MPT and mean, below normality and with a strong positive and meaningful correlation; moderate, positive and significant correlation between MPTs and their means. CONCLUSION: for the group of adult women with vocal nodules, the MPT values were reduced and positively correlated; the MPT of vowel /a/ presented a lower value when compared to the other investigated vowels.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Phonation/physiology , Speech Production Measurement , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Age Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Statistics, Nonparametric , Time Factors , Vocal Cords/pathology
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Rev. chil. fonoaudiol ; 9(1): 63-78, oct. 2009. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-551878

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El movimiento paradójico de las cuerdas vocales (MPCV) es un trastorno caracterizado por una inapropiada, involuntaria y paradójica aducción de las cuerdas vocales y bandas ventriculares durante la inspiración, y en casos severos se puede presentar como una obstrucción de las vías respiratorias. Este trastorno se asocia con múltiples etiología tales como reflujo gastroesofágico, trastornos neurológicos periféricos, o centrales, asma y trastornos psicógenos. En el presente artículo se reporta el caso de un niño que presenta tos que había sido tratado inicialmente por asma sin resultados positivos. El examen de fibroscopía flexible revela un cuadro severo de MPCV. Este caso fue tratado con medicación por reflujo, entrenamiento respiratorio y relajación orofaríngea. Se enfatizó el trabajo multidisciplinario con el laringólogo, fonoaudiólogo y orientación psicológica. Revisión de la literatura es discutida.


Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM) is a disorder characterized by inappropriate and involuntary paradoxical vocal folds adduction and ventricular bans during inspiration. In severe cases PVFM is manifested as airway obstruction. This disorder is associated with multiple etiologies such as gastroesophageal reflux, peripheral or central neurological disorders, psychogenic disorders and asthma. In this paper, we report a case of a child who presents cough. He had been treated initially for asthma without positive results. Flexible laryngoscopy revealed severe PVFM. This case was treated with reflux medication, breathing training and oropharyngeal relaxation. It was emphasized a multidisciplinary approach with the laryngologist, voice pathologist and counselling. Review of the literature is discussed.


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Humans , Male , Child , Laryngeal Diseases/diagnosis , Laryngeal Diseases/etiology , Laryngeal Diseases/therapy , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Airway Obstruction/etiology , Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications , Spirometry , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 75(2): 188-192, mar.-abr. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-517156

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O plano supraglótico representa uma importante dimensão na produção vocal, sendo de grande relevância sua caracterização na avaliação e conduta terapêutica de indivíduos disfônicos. OBJETIVO: Verificar se determinadas configurações glóticas se relacionam com ajustes específicos de trato vocal. Avaliar por meio da nasofibrolaringoscopia a freqüência dos ajustes do trato vocal supraglótico em mulheres disfônicas com nódulos, fendas e cistos. MÉTODO: Foram avaliadas 31 mulheres disfônicas, faixa etária entre 18 e 45 anos, com alteração vocal e diagnóstico de nódulos, fenda médioposterior e cisto e realizada avaliação resumida do sistema sensório-motor e oral e exames de videolaringoestroboscopia e nasofibrolaringoscopia. Três grupos distintos foram selecionados: pacientes com nódulos bilaterais, com fenda e com cisto, com configurações glóticas semelhantes. Foi realizada, por fonoaudiólogas e otorrinolaringologistas, a análise visual do trato vocal dos exames de nasofibrolaringoscopia, verificando os parâmetros de: constrição supraglótica, mobilidade vertical da laringe, constrição faríngea e mobilidade de língua. Os dados foram descritos e tratados estatisticamente. RESULTADOS: Na análise visual não foi encontrada diferença estatística significante que separasse os grupos das alterações glóticas. CONCLUSÃO: Não houve correlação dos ajustes do trato supraglótico com determinado tipo de alteração glótica. São comportamentos individuais que geram os ajustes e justificam as diferentes qualidades vocais em pacientes com mesmo tipo de alteração laríngea.


The supraglottic plan represents an important dimension in vocal production, and its characterization is very important in the evaluation and treatment approach of dysphonic individuals. AIM: to check if certain glottic configurations are related to specific adjustments in the vocal tract. To use nasal and laryngeal fibroscopy to assess the frequency of supraglottic vocal tract adjustments in dysphonic women with nodules, clefts and cysts. METHODS: We assessed 31 dysphonic women, with age ranging between 18 and 45 years, with vocal alteration and a diagnosis of nodules, middle-posterior cleft and cyst, and we carried out a summarized evaluation of the sensory-motor and oral systems and the patients were submitted to video-laryngostroboscopy and nasal and laryngeal fibroscopy. Three distinct groups were selected: patients with bilateral nodules, clefts and cysts, with similar glottic configuration. Their vocal tracts were visually analyzed through exams of nasal and laryngeal fibroscopy, by speech and hearing therapists and otorhinolaryngologists, checking the following parameters: supraglottic constriction, larynx vertical mobility, pharyngeal constriction and tongue mobility. The data was statistically described and treated. RESULTS: during visual analysis we did not find statistically significant differences which would separate the glottic alterations groups. CONCLUSION: There was no correlation between supraglottic tract adjustments with any particular type of glottic alteration. These are individual behaviors that generate adjustments and justify the different vocal qualities in patients with the same type of laryngeal alteration.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Cysts/physiopathology , Dysphonia/physiopathology , Laryngeal Diseases/diagnosis , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Cysts/pathology , Glottis/physiopathology , Laryngeal Diseases/pathology , Laryngoscopy/methods , Phonation/physiology , Vocal Cords/pathology , Young Adult
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Pró-fono ; 21(1): 31-38, jan.-mar. 2009. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-511007

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TEMA: protocolo de avaliação da voz. OBJETIVO: proposição de um protocolo de cooperação fonoaudiológica para avaliação nasofibrolaringoscópica da mobilidade laríngea em doenças da tireóide (PAN), visando a composição de um instrumento objetivo, preciso e consensual para avaliação. MÉTODOS: a primeira versão do protocolo foi elaborada a partir de fundamentação bibliográfica; o PAN foi julgado em duas instâncias pelo método de triangulação por seis juízes em três etapas; foi constituída uma versão piloto do protocolo e aplicada em 11 pacientes; houve novo julgamento de médicos e fonoaudiólogos; a partir da concordância dos juízes, após a aplicação do piloto, foi construída a versão final do PAN. RESULTADOS: o PAN final foi composto por duas partes. A primeira parte considerada o procedimento padrão composta por 4 itens imprescindíveis e que devem necessariamente ser avaliados são: inspiração normal; inspiração forçada; vogal /é/ isolada e sustentada e vogal /i/ aguda isolada e sustentada. A segunda parte considerada de complementação fonoaudiológica é composta pelos itens que são entendidos pelos fonoaudiólogos como fatores informativos ou preditivos para a eficácia da terapia. Esses itens são: vogal /é/ sustentada e fraca; vogal /é/ sustentada e aguda; vogal /é/ sustentada e grave; vogal /é/ curta com ataque vocal brusco. CONCLUSÕES: o PAN, em sua versão final, contribui para a sistematização dos procedimentos de avaliação fundamentados em evidências e concordâncias profissionais. O PAN resulta na descrição de itens a serem solicitados durante a avaliação médica e fonoaudiológica no exame de nasofibrolaringoscopia da alteração da mobilidade laríngea em doenças da tireóide


BACKGROUND: voice protocol. AIM: to propose a protocol for the fiberoptic laryngoscopy evaluation of larynx mobility in thyroid illnesses (PAN), with the intention of having an objective, precise and consensual instrument for this assessment. METHOD: the first version of the protocol was elaborated based on data found in the literature; the protocol was judged twice, using the triangulation method; a pilot version was presented and applied in 11 patients; it was then judged again by doctors and speech-language pathologists; based on the analysis of the judges and after the application of the pilot version, the final version of the PAN was proposed. RESULTS: the final protocol was composed by two parts. The first part, considered a standard procedure, is composed by 4 essential items that necessarily should be evaluated: normal inspiration; forced inspiration; vowel /é/ isolated and sustained; and sharp vowel /i/, isolated and sustained. The second part, considered a speech-language complementation, is composed by items that should be understood as being important for speech-language pathologists as they are informative or predictive of the effectiveness of therapy: vowel /é/ sustained and weak; vowel /é/ sustained and sharp; vowel /é/ sustained and deep; vowel /é/ short with abrupt vocal onset. CONCLUSIONS: the PAN, in its final version, contributes for the systematization of the assessment procedures based on evidence and on the agreement of professionals. The PAN results in the description of items to be obtained during medical and speech-language assessment during the fiberopticlaryngoscopy evaluation of larynx mobility in thyroid illnesses


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Adolescent , Female , Humans , Clinical Protocols , Laryngoscopy/methods , Larynx/physiopathology , Thyroidectomy , Thyroid Diseases/physiopathology , Cooperative Behavior , Fiber Optic Technology/instrumentation , Fiber Optic Technology/methods , Laryngoscopes , Patient Care Team , Pilot Projects , Speech-Language Pathology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Thyroid Diseases/surgery , Thyroidectomy/adverse effects , Voice Quality , Vocal Cord Paralysis/diagnosis , Vocal Cord Paralysis/etiology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 73(2): 226-230, mar.-abr. 2007. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-453362

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Estudo de coorte contemporânea longitudinal. A muda vocal pode ser definida como um conjunto de mudanças no padrão da voz, que ocorreria entre a infância e a puberdade. Neste período, algumas lesões das pregas vocais, mais especificamente os cistos e nódulos, podem sofrer transformações. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as modificações que a muda vocal determinou nas pregas vocais de crianças com alterações estruturais, como nódulos, cisto ou sulco. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram reavaliados todos os exames de videolaringoscopia ou nasofibroscopia de crianças menores de dez anos que apresentavam alterações estruturais nas pregas vocais, nódulos, cistos, ou sulcos realizados no ambulatório de laringologia da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, durante o período de 1997 a 2002. Destas crianças, todas as que já tinham passado pela muda vocal foram convocadas para repetir o exame e responder a um questionário referente à muda. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliadas onze crianças nas quais observou-se expressiva diminuição da queixa de disfonia após a muda. As lesões tipo espessamento tenderam a ser reabsorvidas e as lesões tipo abaulamento sofreram transformações sem desaparecer. CONCLUSÃO: A caracterização da lesão e das conseqüentes modificações que ocorrem com a muda são fundamentais na conduta frente uma criança com disfonia.


A longitudinal cohort study Introduction: Voice change may be defined as a group of changes in voice pattern that take place between childhood and puberty. During this period some vocal cord lesions (specifically cysts and nodules) may undergo transformation. AIM: To evaluate changes in vocal cord structural lesions following voice changes. MATERIAL AND METHOD: All laringoscopic exams made at the Sao Paulo Santa Casa de Misericordia between 1997 and 2002 of children aged below 10 years with structural lesions were reevaluated. Children whose voice had already changed repeated the exam and answered a questionary about voice change. RESULTS: Eleven children were studied. Observation showed that hoarseness was significantly decreased after voice change, and that lesions revealed modifications. Thickened-like lesions were reabsorved, and protrusion-like lesions underwent modification but did not disappear. CONCLUSION: The definition of lesions and subsequent modifications after voice change are important to define the correct approach to children presenting hoarseness.


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Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male , Laryngeal Diseases , Vocal Cords , Voice Disorders , Cohort Studies , Laryngoscopy , Longitudinal Studies , Laryngeal Diseases/complications , Laryngeal Diseases/physiopathology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Voice Quality , Vocal Cords/pathology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Voice Disorders/etiology , Voice Disorders/physiopathology
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Fonoaudiol ; 12(2): 135-140, 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-457757

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OBJETIVO: Caracterizar a qualidade vocal, por meio de análise computadorizada e perceptivo-auditiva, de pacientes com hipertireoidismo (grupo A) e hipotireoidismo (grupo B). MÉTODOS: Vinte mulheres não fumantes, com idades entre 18 e 55 anos, atendidas no Ambulatório de Endocrinologia da instituição, foram avaliadas após o diagnóstico clínico e laboratorial de hipertireoidismo ou hipotireoidismo. Os parâmetros investigados foram: tempo da doença, presença de queixa vocal, tempos máximos de fonação /a/, /s/ e /z/, freqüência fundamental (F0), ruído glótico (GNE). Os aspectos avaliados na análise perceptivo-auditiva, foram: coordenação pneumo-fonoarticulatória (coordenada ou incoordenada), pitch, loudness, ataque vocal, ressonância, velocidade de fala e qualidade vocal, que poderia ter até duas das seguintes classificações: neutra, rouca, soprosa, áspera ou tensa, e grau: leve, moderado ou severo. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados estatisticamente através do programa EPI-INFO 6.04b, método qualitativo Fisher, com nível de significância menor do que 0.05. RESULTADOS: A análise perceptivo-auditiva mostrou que sete pacientes hipotireoideos e nove pacientes hipertireoideos apresentaram alteração na qualidade vocal. Oito pacientes em ambos os grupos apresentaram incoordenação pneumo-fonoarticulatória. Oito pacientes do grupo A e seis pacientes do grupo B referiam queixas vocais como rouquidão e voz grossa, respectivamente. Na análise acústica, nove pacientes apresentaram o ruído glótico alterado. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados evidenciaram grande incidência de alteração vocal nos grupos estudados (grupos dos pacientes com hipertireoidismo e com hipotireoidismo), o que demonstra a relação entre disfonia e disfunções tireoideanas.


PURPOSE: To characterize the vocal quality of subjects with hyperthyroidism (group A), and hypothyroidism (group B) through a computer-aided and auditory-perceptive analysis. METHODS: Twenty non-smoking women with ages between 18 and 55 years from the Endocrinology Ambulatory of the institution were evaluated after clinical and lab diagnosis for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. The parameters investigated were: period bearing the disease, vocal complaint, maximum phonation time /a/, /s/, and /z/, fundamental frequency (F0), glottal noise (GNE). The aspects evaluated in the auditory-perceptive analysis were: pneumo-phono-articulatory coordination (coordinated or uncoordinated), pitch, loudness, vocal attack, resonance, speech speed and vocal quality, that could be classified as one or two of the following: neutral, hoarse, whispered, coarse, or tense, and degree: light, moderate or severe. Data were statistically analyzed through the EPI-INFO 6.04b software, Fisher qualitative method, considering a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: The auditory-perceptive analysis showed that seven patients with hypothyroidism and nine with hyperthyroidism presented changes in vocal quality. Eight subjects from both groups presented pneumo-phono-articulatory incoordination. Eight subjects from group A and six from group B referred vocal complaints, such as hoarseness and thick voice, respectively. In the acoustic analysis, nine subjects presented change in glottal noise. CONCLUSION: The results showed great incidence of vocal changes on the studied groups (both hyper and hypothyroidism groups), which evidences the relation between dysphonia and thyroidal dysfunctions.


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Female , Adult , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Hoarseness , Hyperthyroidism , Hypothyroidism , Voice Disorders , Voice Quality
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Pró-fono ; 18(2): 207-212, maio-ago. 2006.
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-435702

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TEMA: a descrição sintomática da distonia focal laríngea (DFL) parece ser unânime na literatura, no entanto, o que diz respeito a sua etiologia causa polêmica, uma vez que aponta para aspectos psíquicos e neurológicos. Devido a tal impasse, que se faz presente na literatura e, principalmente na prática clínica, este estudo privilegiou esta patologia, dentre outras que englobam sintomas vocais, pois parece ser o lugar, por excelência, em que a questão voz/psiquismo pode ser tratada. OBJETIVO: relatar o caso de um paciente portador de DFL com ênfase nos efeitos recíprocos entre voz e psiquismo. MÉTODO: trata-se de uma pesquisa de natureza clínico-qualitativa desenvolvida a partir do procedimento de estudo de caso clínico longitudinal de um paciente do sexo masculino, 54 anos, diagnosticado como portador de DFL. Foram elaborados registros sistemáticos dos atendimentos fonoaudiológicos que posteriormente foram analisados a partir de referenciais teóricos advindos da literatura fonoaudiológica, médica e psicanalítica. RESULTADOS: a análise demonstrou que a mescla de procedimentos técnicos específicos, utilizados a partir de um novo olhar, atentando para o fato de que as intervenções no corpo produzem efeitos corporais e psíquicos, com a escuta de conteúdos psíquicos, resultou em progressos terapêuticos e melhora da qualidade vocal. CONCLUSÃO: o sintoma vocal não remete apenas a um corpo doente, mas a um sujeito que sofre e recorre ao sintoma para ser escutado. Sendo assim, o método clínico não investiga o sintoma estritamente no que diz respeito ao funcionamento orgânico, mas também a serviço de quê e porque se manifesta especificamente na voz.


BACKGROUND: there seems to be a consensus in the literature on the symptomatic description of laryngeal focal dystonia (LFD). Its etiology, however, presents controversies since the literature points to psychological and neurological aspects. As a result of this controversy, presented not only in the literature but also in the clinical practice, the present research privileged this pathology among others that also have vocal symptoms because it seems to be, per excellence, a pathology where both voice/psychic can be treated. AIM: to report a case study of a patient diagnosed with LFD, emphasizing the mutual effects between voice and psychic. METHOD: this is a clinical qualitative research, based on a case study (follow-up) of a male patient, 54 years old, who was diagnosed with LFD. All therapeutic sessions were systematically registered and were later analyzed based on the existing speech-language, medical and psychoanalytical literature. RESULTS: the analysis of the results indicate that the combination of different therapeutic procedures - attentive to the fact that interventions on the body tend to produce physical and psychological effects - along with dealing with the psychological contents, resulted in therapeutic progresses and improvement of vocal quality. CONCLUSION: the vocal symptom not only reflects a sick body, but also an individual who suffers and evokes a symptom that needs to be heard. In this way, the clinical method investigates not only the organic symptom, but also the reason why it manifests itself in the voice.


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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Laryngeal Muscles , Voice Disorders/psychology , Larynx , Laryngeal Muscles/physiopathology , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Voice Disorders/therapy , Voice Quality/physiology
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Rev. CEFAC ; 8(2): 223-229, abr.-jun. 2006. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-446332

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Objetivo: traçar o perfil epidemiológico/clínico de uma população portadora de nódulos vocais diagnosticados e comparar os tipos de fendas glóticas à fonação. Métodos: foram avaliados os registros de 70 pacientes portadores de nódulos vocais diagnosticados através de exame videolaringoestroboscópico no período de junho de 2003 a maio de 2004. As imagens arquivadas foram analisadas por quatro fonoaudiólogos e dois otorrinolaringologistas, conforme os seguintes parâmetros: simetria laríngea, aspecto da lesão, tipo de fenda, onda mucosa, movimento muco-ondulatório, amplitude de vibração, presença de sinais de refluxo e constrição supraglótica. Resultados: os dadosencontrados apontam maior incidência de nódulos vocais em mulheres adultas que utilizavam a voz profissionalmente. Clinicamente, não houve associação significativa entre pacientes fumantes com queixa de refluxo e pacientes portadores de nódulos. Ao exame videolaringoestroboscópico observamos:87,4% de lesões bilaterais e 12,6% unilaterais. O fechamento supraglótico medial ocorreu em apenas 01 caso, sendo caracterizado como unilateral e não participando da fonação. Em 3 pacientes identificou-se a presença de microweb. Todos os pacientes apresentaram fenda glótica, sendo 90,9% delas classificadas como dupla. Conclusão: a amostra foi composta predominantemente por mulheres,com idade média de 34,64 anos, não fumantes, professoras, trabalhando em três turnos, cuja queixa de rouquidão teve duração média de 5,68 meses, apresentando ao exame laringe simétricacom nódulos bilaterais, de igual tamanho. Houve significância estatística apontando proporção maior de fendas duplas.


Purpose: to determine the epidemiological/clinical profile of patients with vocal nodules, and comparetheir glottic closure during phonation. Methods: seventy vocal nodules patients were evaluated by videolaryngostroboscopy at Instituto de Otorrinolaringologia de Minas Gerais, from June 2003 to May 2004. The video images were analyzed by 4 speech therapists and 2 otorhinolaryngologists, according to the following criteria: laryngeal symmetry, lesion aspect, kind of glottic closure, mucous wave, vocalfold vibration ,vibratory amplitude, gastroesophageal reflux signals and supraglottalconstriction. Results: Data showed that the highest incidence was found with adult professional voice user females. Clinically, it was observed that there was no meaningful relationship among smoking patients or the ones withgastroesophageal reflux and those with vocal nodules. The videolaryngostroboscopy showed: 87.4% bilateral lesions and 12.6% unilateral lesions. We noted that medial supraglottal closure was found injust one case, characterized as an unilateral lesion and with no participation during phonation. Threesubjects presented a Microweb. All patients had incomplete glottal closure and 90.9% of them were classified as double. Conclusion: the sample was composed mainly by non- smoking female teachers, about 34 years old, involved in a three journey workday with a 5.68 moths hoarseness complaintpresenting laryngeal symmetry, and bilateral nodules same size. There was a statistically significant proportion of incomplete glottal closure.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Phonation/physiology , Glottis/physiopathology , Larynx/injuries , Age Distribution , Age Factors , Vocal Cords/physiopathology , Stroboscopy/methods , Video Recording/methods , Incidence , Larynx/anatomy & histology , Socioeconomic Factors
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