Irritant-Induced Chronic Cough Triggers: A Scoping Review and Clinical Checklist.

Purpose The primary aim of this review was to identify environmental irritants known to trigger chronic cough through the life span and develop a comprehensive clinically useful irritant checklist. Method A scoping review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews, checklist, and explanation. English-language, full-text resources were identified through Medline, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Twenty Eight Days in the Life of a Vocal Pathology: A Case Study of Videolaryngostroboscopy, Acoustic, and Perceptual Variability.

The purpose of this investigation was to observe laryngeal tissue and vocal function changes over the course of 28 days in a single participant diagnosed by a laryngologist with bilateral nodules. Laryngeal imaging, acoustic variables and perceptual assessments of voice quality, and perceived vocal effort were obtained every morning for 28 consecutive days. A daily journal of occupational and recreational voice use as well as menstruation and alcohol consumption was maintained each day.

Vocal Function Differences Before and After Sorority Recruitment.

Purpose: Participation in sorority recruitment often results in acute vocal impairment. The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the extent to which voice function and laryngeal appearance may be altered by participation in this social phenomenon.

Methods: Using a within-participant repeated measures design, nine women participating as sorority recruiters completed the study protocol.

Vocal Dose for Rhythm-Based Indoor Cycling Instructors: With and Without Amplification.

The purpose of this research was to characterize the voice physiology requirements of indoor cycling instructors as measured by vocal dose (distance the vocal folds travel and average voice intensity) and perceived phonatory effort with and without amplification. Using a within-participant repeated measures design, eight rhythm-based cycling instructors were consented and scheduled to teach two ecologically valid cycling fitness classes, one amplified and one without amplification. Objective measures included vocal dosimetry and ambient sound level.