Nasal Resistance (NR) Technique: A Novel Approach to Improve Glottal Adduction.

Objective: Several techniques have been practiced in the field of voice therapy to balance glottal pressures and improve glottal adduction. As such, Semioccluded Vocal Tract Exercises using narrow diameter straws have shown promise as a technique to increase glottal contact as reflected by Closed Quotients (CQ) measured from electroglottograph (EGG). This study explored the effect of nasal resistance (NR) technique, a manually induced NR approach, on glottal adduction in phononormal subjects as a possible new therapeutic technique to assist in glottal closure.

Quality and Readability of English-Language Internet Information for Voice Disorders.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the readability and quality of English-language Internet information related to vocal hygiene, vocal health, and prevention of voice disorders. This study extends recent work because it evaluates readability, content quality, and website origin across broader search criteria than previous studies evaluating online voice material.

Method: Eighty-five websites were aggregated using five different country-specific search engines.

Modified vocal function exercises: a case report.

Objectives: The aim of this case report is to highlight the modifications made to vocal function exercises to suit patient's ability. Study design. Single case report-retrospective.

Laryngeal dynamics of pedagogical taan gestures in Indian classical singing.

Objectives: Vocal modulations characterize many styles of singing. Vibrato, trill, and trillo are some of the ornaments that Western classical singers use. Likewise, taan is one of the basic frequency modulations demonstrated by Hindustani Indian classical singers.

Odor provocation test for laryngeal hypersensitivity.

This study was to present an odor provocation/challenge test for laryngeal hypersensitivity in a suspected odor induced dysphonic patient. The second aim was to rule out secondary gain from organic laryngeal hypersensitivity. Two steps were taken for this purpose.