Update on Clinical Characteristics of Upper Airway Dyspnea: A Mixed Methods Study.

Objectives: Provide a mixed-methods update on clinical presentation of patients with upper airway dyspnea (UAD).

Study Design: Prospective, multicenter, mixed-methods study.

Methods: Data were collected from 30 patients presenting to two tertiary ENT clinics with a chief complaint of dyspnea.

Is Thyrohyoid Space Palpation a Reliable and Useful Clinical Tool Within Diagnostic Protocol for Voice Disorders?

Objectives: Palpation of the extrinsic laryngeal muscles is a common part of examination performed by otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists on individuals presenting with voice complaints, thought to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. While research has identified a significant relationship between thyrohyoid tension and hyperfunctional voice disorders, we are not aware of any studies exploring correlations between thyrohyoid posture during palpation and the full spectrum of voice disorders. This study aims to identify whether patterns in thyrohyoid posture at rest and during phonation can be related to stroboscopic findings and voice disorder diagnoses.

Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Treatment of Neurogenic Cough.

Objectives: This study aimed to add to the body of evidence for efficacy of Superior Laryngeal Nerve (SLN) blocks for treatment of neurogenic cough. Efficacy at short- and long-term intervals are presented as well as relationships with laryngoscopic findings.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients treated with SLN block between 2018 and 2020 was conducted.

Behavioral Management of Laryngeal Complaints Caused by Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Medically Refractory Epilepsy.

Objectives/hypothesis: This study investigated behavioral management of dysphonia and laryngeal dyspnea secondary to use of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in an individual with medically refractory epilepsy.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: Medical records from a single patient were reviewed.

Speech-Language Pathology as a Primary Treatment for Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction.

Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction is a condition that restricts respiration during exercise via inappropriate glottic or supraglottic obstruction. The literature supports behavioral treatment provided by a speech-language pathologist as an effective means of treating exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction. Treatment includes educating the patient, training on relaxation, instruction on paced exercise, and use of various breathing techniques to optimize laryngeal aperture.