PREVALENCE OF VOICE DISORDERS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Objective: To study the prevalence of voice disorder in patients visiting the voice clinic ENT-HNS department of tertiary care center.

Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study carried out among the patients visiting voice clinic in the department of ENT-HNS for duration of one year. The patients were evaluated for voice disorder by a team of ENT doctors and Speech pathologists using perceptual and Instrumental evaluation. The patients who required surgical intervention were excluded. A descriptive study was done among patients with voice disorders requiring voice therapy.

Results: Voice disorders were more frequent in females than males and also in professional voice users as they tend to use voice more daily. The structural cause for voice disorder is the major cause of voice problems in all age groups.

Conclusion: Voice disorders were more frequent in females than males and also in professional voice users as they tend to use voice more daily. The structural cause for voice disorder is the major cause of voice problems in all age groups.

Keywords: Non-professional, Professional, Speech Pathologist, Vocal abuse, Voice disorder, Voice user