Presentation
Hume & Wegman elaborate on this subject on their poster "Preventing Vocal Burnout in Future Teachers: An Education & Prevention Program," that was presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, November 17-19 in Philadelphia, PA. [talktools.com]
Results may vary depending on how long the nodules have been present and patient compliance with the therapy program. [entlondon.co.uk]
A good Example of using actor’s Crossover was Jennifer Hale, the Actress who played the female Shepard in Mass Effect Trilogy, she was also present in the same Company’s Major Series Dragon age, specifically in the Last one, she played Cremisius Aclassi [instageeked.com]
Descriptive voice terminology will be italicized for each condition presented. [professionalvoice.org]
If dehydrated, mucus is thick Edema (swelling) can also be present Non-functional/behavioral causes: virus, bacteria, fungi, allergens, acid reflux, etc Functional causes: overuse, abuse & misuse [quizlet.com]
Entire Body System
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Hunting
[…] in another game, or use him/her excessively as a supporting role, like how they did with Alastair Parker, the Actor who Played Blackwall From Dragon age Inquisition, Blackwall was a Key Character in Dragon age, but when I played The Witcher 3: Wild hunt [instageeked.com]
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Fishing
Vitamin A and many other vitamins are naturally found in foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, winter squash, lettuce, dried apricots, cantaloupe, bell peppers, fish, liver. 5 Vitamin C helps prevent colds and sore throat as well, [visihow.com]
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Unconsciousness
You may unconsciously compensate by replacing correct vocal technique with incorrect technique. For example, nodules do not form if the voice is used sensibly and correctly. [ent-consult.com]
Respiratoric
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Hoarseness
Vocal characteristics often include hoarseness, breathiness, diplophonia (audible perception of two distinct pitches), and stridor (noisy breathing). [entlondon.co.uk]
Consult your doctor if you experience throat discomfort or hoarseness for more than fourteen days. [newswise.com]
Singer's vocal technique problems that result from vocal dysfunction (laryngitis, hoarseness, nodules, etc.).. A. Inability to bridge easily between registers. B. A voice quality that is breathy, hoarse, raspy, and gravelly. C. [ent-consult.com]
Credit: biglifejournal.com LIKE LOVE HAHA WOW SAD ANGRY Photos from The Speech Practice's post Having a cold, yelling or talking too loudly can cause a hoarse voice. [thespeechpractice.com]
The AAO-HNSF guidelines for hoarseness identify that "voice therapy is a well established effective intervention for hoarseness ." [mainespeechtherapy.org]
Gastrointestinal
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Gagging
It'll be a sad, sad day when she's lost to the world. johnpost 09-20-2012, 08:24 AM if i might notice it for a second then no problem. the show is multilayed with sight gags and clever script there is always something(s) to pay attention to. oh look, [boards.straightdope.com]
Skin
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Blister
They may vary in size and will often be classified as either “sessile” (close to the tissue, like a blister) or pedunculated” (attached to a slim stalk). [entlondon.co.uk]
Try and sing on those and you can cause vocal nodules (blisters) that can cause long-lasting damage. Shut down your sound and wait for a full recovery before you start back to singing on this one. 8. [voicelessonstogo.com]
"This kind of injury is likely to be a kind of small blood blister that forms on the vocal cords," says Davis. "Long-term voice misuse can cause nodules to form. [betternutrition.com]
Nodules on Vocal Cords A similar situation can develop involving a "blister like" fluid-filled kind of protrusion called a POLYP. [melissacross.com]
Nodules and polyps are basically callouses and blisters of the vocal cords. Like skin, if you rest your vocal folds, the acute swelling may resolve. More chronic swelling may not completely resolve. [voicedoctor.net]
Ears
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Tinnitus
In addition to improving your ability to listen and understand in changing environments, new technology offers many additional features including: wireless Bluetooth technology, customizable tinnitus relief and rechargeable batteries. Q. [timetohear.com]
Tinnitus Therapy Tinnitus is hearing a noise or ringing in the ears, often caused by hearing loss, noise exposure, medications, or an inner ear problem. [alamoent.com]
Musculoskeletal
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Short Legs
Congenital conditions such as a short leg may result in one shoulder being held higher than the other. The longer leg is habitually in front of the other with the weight on one foot. Do not try to artificially level the shoulders. [ent-consult.com]
Neurologic
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Forgetful
Don't forget to take a breath! Speak slowly and breathe often. Avoid squeezing out the last few words of a thought without sufficient breath. 6. Use soft voices and cut out the "special effects." [newswise.com]
Don’t forget, Vocalzone should always be used in complement with your voice care routine, and should never replace it! [vocalzone.com]
Do not forget to add honey to make these herbal cures more effective. • Gargling with warm water mixed with half a teaspoon of salt is a highly beneficial natural remedy for Lost Voice treatment at home. [speedyremedies.com]
And don’t forget your regular shift breaks, which are ideal times to rest your voice. These longer breaks are even more important if you are not able to structure your phone calls to include “micro breaks.” [dukehealth.org]
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Grunting
During workouts, breathe slowly and avoid grunting. 4. Maintain moisture in your throat. Stay away from cigarettes and drink plenty of non-caffeinated and non-alcoholic beverages. Cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine will dry your throat. 5. [newswise.com]
grunting while load-bearing, for example in a football scrum or while weight training, puts a sudden shock through the vocal cords as they "fix" into position to create a vacuum in order to "take the weight". throat clearing: the chronic throat clearing [speech-language-therapy.com]
Unnecessary sounds—say, grunting at the gym or clearing your throat—can add to the damage. [menshealth.com]
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Speech Disorder
Clinical forms and templates are included for use in assessing and treating various speech disorders. [books.google.com]
A speech disorder resulting in impaired utterance of sounds by the vocal folds. An unnaturally deep or rough quality of voice. Any speech disorder involving problems of voice quality, pitch, or intensity. [icd10data.com]
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Language Delays
Research evidence shows that children with language delays and verbal dyspraxia benefit from shared neural connections and a structured predictable ... [thespeechpractice.com]
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Deja Vu
I was watching an Episode from CSI and this FBI guy starts to interrogate the lady and he got carried away and started yelling, at that moment I felt like a Deja-Vu, where have I heard his voice before? This way of speaking… I heard it before! [instageeked.com]
Treatment
Case Studies teach students to analyze and describe disordered voices and engage in diagnostic and treatment plan processes. [books.google.com]
Treatment Reinke’s edema does not generally improve with voice therapy, and surgical removal is often recommended. Pre- or post-surgical voice therapy may be recommended by your physician. [entlondon.co.uk]
Overuse, misuse, lack of air support, straining, screaming, excessive clearing of the throat, excessive coughing or even choking on a piece of food, if ignored, can lead to an injury that may need prolonged vocal rest and/or surgical treatment. [dolcenter.net]
Amin often treats patients who abuse their voice on the job and can speak to who is at risk, symptoms, and treatments of voice hoarseness. [newswise.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis Vocal cord nodules, although they can certainly impair one’s speaking and singing ability, rarely harm one’s general health. [entlondon.co.uk]
Sometimes special testing known as laryngeal electromyography (EMG) may be used to define which, if any nerves are involved and what the prognosis for recovery is. [med.unc.edu]
Prognosis If you are willing to make lifestyle changes to treat your chronic laryngitis, the outlook is usually very good. This is especially true for people whose chronic laryngitis is related to smoking, alcohol, work exposure or voice abuse. [drugs.com]
Etiology
Practically all categories in the chapter could be designated 'not otherwise specified', 'unknown etiology' or 'transient'. [icd10data.com]
Table 2: Results of the Voice Disorders Etiology (Causes) Study Inflammatory disease (e.g., reflux and respiratory infections) 75% Neuromuscular disease (e.g., paralysis, bowing, thinning, SD) 50% Neoplastic growths (e.g., polyps, nodules, papillomas, [voiceinstituteofnewyork.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology A retrospective analysis of data from a large American claims database found that of almost 55 million individuals, 536,943 patients (ages 0 to 65 years) were given a dysphonia diagnosis (point prevalence rate of 0.98%). [ 3 ] One study screening [patient.info]
Prevention
Hume & Wegman elaborate on this subject on their poster "Preventing Vocal Burnout in Future Teachers: An Education & Prevention Program," that was presented at the 2016 Annual ASHA Convention, November 17-19 in Philadelphia, PA. [talktools.com]
In honor of the tired, overused or recovering voice, I have put together a list of 12 Tips to prevent or recover from a tired, overused singing voice. [voicelessonstogo.com]
They are essential to prevent damage or strain to the vocal chords, which can lead to long-term issues. 15 minutes before the event would be a good time to warm up your vocals folds. [visihow.com]
Overview Treatment VoiceTherapy Prevention Laryngoscopy/Stroboscopy LEMG Phonomicrosurgery Laryngeal Framework Surgery and Augmentation Prevention of Voice Disorders – Avoid Risk Factors and Maintain Voice Health Most voice disorders are preventable. [voicefoundation.org]
This information is also helpful for parents and teachers to prevent voice disorders. We should ALL model desirable vocal behaviors; it’s a win-win! Boone, D., & McFarlane, S. (2014). [katzspeech.com]