PURPOSE: This epidemiological study compared the frequency and adverse effects of voice
disorders in Brazilian teachers and nonteachers. METHODS: A standardized interview …

Introduction Voice disorders are very prevalent among teachers and consequences are
serious. Although the literature is extensive, there are differences in the concepts and …

Objective This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on treating patients
who present with dysphonia, which is characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness …

Objectives: Epidemiologic studies of the prevalence and risk factors of voice disorders in the
general adult population are rare. The purpose of this investigation was to 1) determine the …

Objectives Voice disorders affect adults and children and have different causes in different
age groups. The aim of the study is to present the etiology and diagnosis dysphonia in a …

Objective: This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on managing
hoarseness (dysphonia), defined as a disorder characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch …

To examine the frequency and adverse effects of voice disorders on job performance and
attendance in teachers and the general population, 2,401 participants from Iowa and Utah (n …

OBJECTIVES: Teachers are at increased risk for developing voice disorders. Occupational
risk factors have been extensively examined; however, little attention has been paid to the …

PURPOSE: To provide a quantitative assessment of the occurrence of voice disorders
among teachers and to identify associated work-related and individual factors in the …

Objectives: Epidemiological studies of dysphagia in the elderly are rare. A non-treatment-
seeking, elderly cohort was surveyed to provide preliminary evidence regarding the …