VHI-10 Scores in a Treatment-Seeking Population With Dysphonia.

Introduction: The VHI-10 is a patient-reported outcome measure used to record the patient's perception of impairment or handicap due to a voice problem. Scores above 11 are abnormal and indicate voice handicap. Amongst a treatment-seeking population in a large tertiary voice center, scores below the VHI-10 cutoff score of 11 were frequently noted.

The Effect of Unilateral Hearing Protection on Vocal Intensity With Varying Degrees of Background Noise.

Introduction: The Lombard effect (LE) is a phenomenon in which speakers adjust their vocal production by raising the volume in noisy environments. As a result, the LE can create problems of vocal strain, fatigue and potential injury.

Objectives: This study aims to examine the difference in vocal intensity output in subjects wearing unilateral hearing protection versus no hearing protection in the presence of background noise.

Straw vs Cup Use in Patients with Symptoms of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.

Context: This study aims to determine whether straw or cup use is superior for the control of a single thin liquid bolus in patients with symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia to liquids.

Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded study. Patients were studied at a Professional Voice and Swallowing Center by a laryngologist between April 2017 and April 2018.