This paper describes procedures used by speech and otorhinolaryngology specialists in the
Independent School District of Carrollton and Farmers Branch, Texas, to identify, evaluate …

A diagnostic program for children with voice disorders was established at Northern Illinois
University at the request of local school speech clinicians. The diagnostic team, meeting four …

The speech clinician may see only an occasional child with vocal nodules since this
condition is relatively infrequent in children. However, as Birrell (4) has pointed out, it is quite …

Otolaryngologists were surveyed to determine their professional opinions about the role of
voice therapy in the treatment of vocal nodules in children. Questionnaires were sent to …

This study surveyed 21 otolaryngologists (70% return) and 32 speech-language
pathologists (46% return) in Maine about the treatment of vocal nodules in children and …

Background: The purpose of this paper is to know the preferable treatment for vocal fold
nodules in children. Methods: Two hundred and fifty nine patients with vocal fold nodules …

BACKGROUND The term ''vocal fold nodules''refers to bilateral thickening of the
membranous folds, with minimal impairment of the vibratory properties of the mucosa. 1 …

We reviewed 27 pediatric patients who had vocal nodules removed surgically in a 5-year
period. Age of operation, duration of symptoms, indications for operation, and the results of …

Management has not significantly changed over time and should begin with conservative
behavioral and environmental modifications along with voice therapy in those more severely …

ONE of the most widely quoted factors associated with vocal nodules in children is vocal
abuse in the form of screaming and shouting (Toohil, 1975; Wilson, 1961; Batza, 1970; …