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M Fuchs1, S Meuret, N C Stuhrmann
1Abteilung für Phoniatrie und Audiologie der Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde/Plastische Operationen, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Leipzig, Germany. michael.fuchs@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
HNO
|May 22, 2009
Summary
Hoarseness, a common symptom of childhood dysphonia (voice disorder), affects 6-25% of children and adolescents. Early detection and specialized examination are crucial for effective management of vocal fold issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Vocal Fold Physiology
Context:
- Dysphonia (voice disorder) is prevalent in children and adolescents, with hoarseness as the primary symptom.
- International incidence rates for dysphonia range from 6% to 25% in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the diverse etiologies, including hereditary, acquired organic, and functional causes, is essential.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the causes, pathomechanisms, and age-specific symptoms of dysphonia in children and adolescents.
- To emphasize the importance of actively screening for and investigating persistent hoarseness in this demographic.
- To inform parents about upcoming phoniatric examinations and available therapeutic options.
Summary:
- Presents a review of pediatric dysphonia, covering its incidence, organic and functional causes, and typical symptoms.
- Highlights the necessity of early clinical suspicion and specialized medical evaluation for long-term hoarseness in children.
- Discusses age-appropriate diagnostic methods and current therapeutic interventions for vocal fold disorders.
Impact:
- Enhances clinical awareness and diagnostic approaches for pediatric dysphonia among healthcare professionals.
- Facilitates timely and appropriate management of vocal fold pathologies in children and adolescents.
- Empowers parents with knowledge regarding phoniatric evaluations and treatment pathways for their children's voice concerns.
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