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[Nasalance: a new concept for objective analysis of nasality]
W Heppt1, M Westrich, B Strate
1Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohrenklinik Heidelberg.
Laryngo- Rhino- Otologie
|April 1, 1991
Summary
This study introduces nasalanz, a new objective measurement for nasality in German-speaking countries. The nasometer proves valuable for diagnosing and treating rhinophonia through biofeedback and surgical follow-ups.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Acoustic Analysis
- Medical Diagnostics
Context:
- Objective analysis of nasality is not routinely used in clinical practice.
- Existing literature lacks standardized objective methods for nasality assessment.
- The nasometer offers a potential tool for quantitative nasality evaluation.
Purpose:
- To introduce initial experiences with the nasometer for objective nasality analysis in the German language.
- To present 'nasalanz' as a novel term and parameter for objective nasality measurement.
- To evaluate the clinical utility of the nasometer in diagnosing and managing rhinophonia.
Summary:
- The study details the use of the nasometer with 75 subjects, introducing the term 'nasalanz' for objective nasality measurement in German.
- A rhinophonia test was employed to demonstrate typical cases using the nasometer.
- Results indicate that nasalanz is a valid parameter for objectively measuring both closed and open rhinophonia.
Impact:
- The nasometer and nasalanz provide a valid method for objective measurement of rhinophonia.
- This tool is valuable for post-surgical follow-up studies.
- The nasometer can be effectively utilized in biofeedback therapy for patients with rhinophonia.