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Flashcards by alicecartwright9, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by alicecartwright9
over 8 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Professional voice user | PVU individuals who use voice extensively for some form of artistic expression |
| PVU classification scale | elite vocal performers - require max vocal performance professional VU - voice is integral part, need stamina over long periods Non-vocal professionals - can do job if moderately dysphonic non-vocal non-professional - VD unlikely effect job |
| Acute vocal strain | hoarseness/harshness, impaired range, VF appear oedematuous and have prominent midportion. Tx - voice rest, soft attack, hydration, muscle relaxation |
| viral respiratory illness | redness and oedema confined to VF and supraglottic structures. Tx - voice rest, steam, avoid antihistamines |
| haemorrhage | acute haemorrhage of VF. due to forceful cough or using high range voice. complete voice rest until haemorrhage resolved (approx 14 days) |
| VF bowing | due to high protein diet |
| gastric reflux laryngitis | red arytenoids, increased warm up time, reflux worsens prone horizontal position, after meal. Tx- medical, elevate head of bed 15-20 degrees |
| problems due to drugs | asprin -> capillary fragility -> haemorrhage antihistamines -> dries mucosal lining |
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