2003, Number 1
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Acta Med 2003; 1 (1)
Study and Treatment of Voice Problems in Geriatric Population
Kume M, Morales MA
Language: Spanish
References: 18
Page: 27-30
PDF size: 57.41 Kb.
ABSTRACT
The number of patients who survive well to the age of 70, 80 and even 90 years has increased in many countries; this fact attracts the attention of all medical specialities. Voice alterations are frequently observed in these patients.
Investigations and technological development has permitted study and diagnosis of these alterations. For many years, we used the most advanced technology for study and processing of vocal problems, including computer videostroboscopy, acoustic analysis and aerodynamic analysis. The objective of this work was acquiring knowledge concerning the voice of the geriatric patient, how the voice works, glottic closure effects upon mass and tension of vocal folds and how these affect vocal hydration, glandular effects, gastroesophageal diseases, and psychologic and neurologic problems, as well as the effects of drugs and presbyphony.
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