Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) patients (adductor type) are known to score very high on the Voice Handicap Index (VHI). 28 VHIanalyses were performed in patients diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia (SD), before and after treatment with botulinum toxin. Patient’s voices were also analyzed perceptually and acoustically : 7 perceptual parameters (traditional and dedicated) were blindly rated by a panel o...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the efficacy of stretch-and-flow voice therapy as a primary physiological treatment for patients with hyperfunctional voice disorders. STUDY DESIGN Prospective case series. METHODS Participants with a diagnosis of primary muscle tension dysphonia or phonotraumatic lesions due to hyperfunctional vocal behaviors were included. Participants received stretch-and-flow v...

BACKGROUND We examined the vocal complaints and evaluated the correlation between the vocal handicap index (VHI) and heart rate variability (HRV) in physical education teachers. We evaluated 46 teachers. METHOD The subjects were investigated regarding voice complaint and the VHI was applied. HRV was recorded at seated rest for ten minutes and it was analyzed in the time, frequency domains, ge...

BACKGROUND Symptoms from throat (sensation of globus; frequent throat clearing; irritated throat) are common in patients referred to voice clinics and to ENT specialists. The relation to symptoms of voice discomfort is unclear and in some cases patients do not have voice problems at all. Instruments for patients' self-reporting of symptoms, and assessment of handicap, such as the Voice Handicap...

Introduction: Use of patient-based voice assessment scales is an appropriate method that is frequently used to demonstrate effectiveness of voice therapy. This study was aimed at determining the effectiveness ofvoice therapy among patients with secondary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) and vocal mass lesions.   Materials and Methods: The study design was prospective, with within-participant repe...

OBJECTIVES To compare the prevalence of phonatory symptoms in menopausal women compared to pre-menopause women with body mass index (BMI) as a confounding variable. METHODS A total of 69 women, 34 menopausal and 35 pre-menopausal were invited to participate in this study. Demographic variables included age, smoking, and BMI. All subjects were asked about the presence hoarseness, loss of high ...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The relationship between patient-reported vocal handicap and clinician-rated measures of vocal dysfunction is not understood. This study aimed to determine if a correlation exists between the Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) and the Voice Functional Communication Measure rating in the National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ...

Voice Handicap Index is a scale designed to measure the voice disability in daily life. Two groups of patients were evaluated. One group was represented by glottic carcinoma treated by cordectomy Type I & II (13 patients), type III (5 patients), type V (5 patients). Evaluation was done pre and postoperatively for 12 months. The other group was represented by patients with unilateral vocal fold ...