Understanding Voice Problems - 9781609138745

For students and those in otolaryngology, speech-language pathology, and singing and dramatic voice coaching, Colton (communication sciences and disorders, Syracuse U., and otolaryngology and communication sciences, Upstate Medical U.) et al. take a physiological perspective and team approach to voice disorders and discuss the behavioral and emotional factors that can influence voice physiology. They address normal phonatory physiology and acoustics; pathophysiology arising from voice misuse, abuse, or neurological involvement; and morphology; with an emphasis on differential diagnosis. Chapters cover patient interviewing, history-taking, examination, testing, and rehabilitation, in addition to pediatric and geriatric issues and laryngectomy, which is included in this edition. It has been updated to include information on stroboscopic findings, more on geriatrics, and more on the larynx and its function through the use of stroboscopy. Problems associated with the deaf and hearing impaired are not discussed. The text includes access to a searchable version, images, and videos online. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)