Presbylarynx
The Presbylarynx is a condition in which age-related atrophy of the soft tissues of the larynx results in weak voice and restricted vocal range and stamina. In simple - Loss of vocal fold tone and elasticity due to aging which affects voice quality.
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[edit] Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Presbylarynx includes the 4 symptoms listed below: (1) Hoarseness (2) Breathy voice (3) Reduced voice volume (4) Unstable voice pitch Note that Presbylarynx symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Presbylarynx signs may refer to those signs only noticeable by a doctor.
[edit] Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Presbylarynx includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. Voice therapy
[edit] See also
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- Laryngitis
- Epiglottitis
- Intubation
- Phonation
- Voice organ
- Phonetics
- Vocology
- Acoustic phonetics
- Mechanical larynx
[edit] References
Speech and Hearing Science: Anatomy and Physiology 3rd edition. Willard R. Zemlin. 1988. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. ISBN 0-13-827429-0
