Effects of Voice Therapy on Maximum Phonation Time and S:Z Ratio in Patients With Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of voice therapy on maximum phonation time (MPT) and S:Z ratio in patients diagnosed with primary muscle tension dysphonia (pMTD). The goal was to investigate whether pMTD is associated with reduced S:Z ratio and prolonged MPT.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Laryngological Complaint Prevalence in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.

Objective: The aim was to study laryngological complaints in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).

Methods: A total of 363 patients met inclusion for the study by completing questions related to voice, upper airway, and swallowing between July 7, 2020 and July 13, 2022. Demographic data, voice-related questions, and hypermobility diagnosis were analyzed retrospectively.

Evaluation of Size, Laterality, and Location of Unilateral Vocal Fold Lesions on Voice Quality.

Introduction: The presence of a vocal fold mass implies high mechanical stress at the vocal fold base during vibration and an impaired glottic closure. However, evidence about its potential effects on diagnostic tools used in voice evaluation is lacking. We aimed to evaluate the impact of the location, laterality, and size of a unilateral unique vocal fold lesion on patient self-assessment questionnaires, acoustic-aerodynamic voice measures, and perceptual voice evaluation (GRBAS scale).

Laryngeal Manifestations of Intractable Singultus.

Hiccup is a common phenomenon experienced by almost everyone in life. Although the exact physiology of this phenomenon remains unknown, it is associated with multiple central and peripheral etiologic causes. Vocal fold granulomas are benign laryngeal lesions typically caused by iatrogenic trauma, voice misuse, or chronic irritation.

Effect of Chronic Cough on Voice Measures in Patients With Dysphonia.

Introduction: Measuring the impact of chronic cough on voice quality can be difficult and challenging in daily practice. Evidence about its potential effects on diagnostic tools used in voice evaluation is lacking. We hypothesized that the presence of chronic cough plays a role in patients' perception of dysphonia severity, leading to a mismatch between the subjective, objective, and perceptual evaluations.

The use of the pulse dye laser in the treatment of vocal fold scar: a preliminary study.

Objectives/hypothesis: Dysphonia due to vocal fold scarring is a challenging problem to the laryngologist. Vocal fold scarring after radiation, phonosurgery, and laser cordectomy causes moderate to severe dysphonia. Surgical attempts at scar removal and voice restoration have limited success.