Purpose The purpose of this document is threefold:(a) review the uses of the terms “vocal
fatigue,”“vocal effort,”“vocal load,” and “vocal loading”(as found in the literature) in order to …

Objectives We aimed to critically appraise scientific, peer-reviewed articles, published in the
past 10 years on the effects of hydration on voice quality in adults. Study design This is a …

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

Objectives Vocal loading tasks provide insight regarding the mechanisms underlying
healthy laryngeal function. Determining the manner in which the larynx can most efficiently …

Objectives The aim of this study was to quantify the effects of traditional and physiological
warm-up exercises and to determine the optimal duration of these methods using acoustic …

Objectives This study examined the effects of a laryngeal desiccation challenge and
nebulized isotonic saline on voice production in young, healthy male singers and …

Objective The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of a vocal loading challenge
that combined prolonged speaking, in child-directed voice within a noisy environment, in …

Background Caffeine is considered a dehydrating agent due to its diuretic effects and
influences the body's fluid balance. The relationship between voice and hydration has been …

Objective This study examined the effects of a topical vocal fold hydration treatment on voice
production over time. Study Design Prospective, longitudinal, within‐subjects A (baseline), B …

Background: Hyperosmolar aerosols appear to promote or suppress upper airway
dysfunction caused by dehydration in a composition-dependent manner. We sought to …