Thermal, Acoustic, and Self-Perceptual Measures of Pre-Post Vocal Change After Surface Hydration in Speech-Language Pathologists.

Purpose: Numerous clinical findings support the idea that increased surface laryngeal hydration prevents and manages voice problems in professional voice users. However, empirical evidence for surface laryngeal hydration (nebulized saline solution) through multidimensional voice measures is lacking, especially in speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Hence, the present study investigated the effect of surface hydration using nebulized saline solution on voice quality using thermal, acoustic, and self-perceptual measures in SLPs.

A Multiparametric Acoustic and Self-Perceptual Measure of Laryngeal Hydrations in Speech-Language Pathologists: A Preliminary Longitudinal Investigation.

Purpose: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work with individuals with communication disorders. Their work can strain their voice, resulting in dysphonia, adversely affecting their career and quality of life. Laryngeal hydration can prevent vocal damage and improve vocal performance in SLPs.