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Yorkston, Kathryn; Baylor, Carolyn R.; Eadie, Tanya; Kapsner-Smith, Mara – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2021
Background: Laryngeal dystonia (LD), or spasmodic dysphonia (SD), is a neurological disorder characterized by focal dystonia or involuntary spasms of the laryngeal muscles and associated voice symptoms. It is typically treated with injection of botulinum toxin (BoNT) that weakens the affected muscles. Aims: The primary purpose of this qualitative…
Descriptors: Voice Disorders, Neurological Impairments, Drug Therapy, Intervention
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Mueller, Peter B.; Larson, George W. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1992
Eighty-three voice disorder therapists' ratings of statements regarding voice therapy practices indicated that vocal nodules are the most frequent disorder treated; vocal abuse and hard glottal attack elimination, counseling, and relaxation were preferred treatment approaches; and voice therapy is more effective with adults than with children.…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Children, Counseling
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Allen, Marybeth S.; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1991
Survey data from 21 otolaryngologists (70 percent return rate) and 32 speech-language pathologists (46 percent return rate) in Maine found differences in opinions between the 2 professional groups concerning referral patterns and treatment of vocal nodules in children and adults. Attitudinal problems were found to hamper a teamwork approach for…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Cooperation, Interprofessional Relationship, Intervention