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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.

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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.