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Asthma Detection Research Based on Voice Signal Processing and Machine Learning
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Perceived vocal morbidity in a problem asthma clinic
A E Stanton1, C Sellars, K Mackenzie
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 23, 2008
Summary
Vocal morbidity is common in asthma patients, often linked to laryngeal issues, not just candidiasis. The Voice Symptom Score (VoiSS) shows promise as a screening tool for voice problems in asthma care.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology and Otolaryngology
- Speech and Language Pathology
Background:
- Asthma treatments can impact patient voices.
- Understanding voice morbidity in asthma patients is crucial for comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize voice morbidity in patients attending a problem asthma clinic.
- To correlate patient-reported voice symptoms with objective voice assessments.
- To investigate the relationship between asthma medication and voice quality.
Main Methods:
- Forty-three asthma patients completed the Voice Symptom Score (VoiSS) questionnaire.
- Digital voice recordings were analyzed using the Grade-Roughness-Breathiness-Asthenicity-Strain (GRBAS) system.
- Laryngoscopy was performed to assess laryngeal structure and function.
Main Results:
- Patients with laryngeal abnormalities reported significantly higher VoiSS scores.
- The VoiSS demonstrated moderate predictive value for voice problems, comparable to the GRBAS scale.
- Inhaled corticosteroid dose correlated significantly with GRBAS scores, but not VoiSS.
Conclusions:
- Vocal morbidity is prevalent in asthma patients and not solely due to steroid-induced candidiasis.
- The VoiSS is a potentially valuable screening tool for identifying voice issues in asthma patients.
- Further validation of VoiSS is recommended for ENT and speech therapy referrals.
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