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Update on pediatric voice and airway disorders: assessment and care

Lisa N Kelchner1, Susan Baker Brehm, Alessandro de Alarcon

  • 1Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. kelchnl@ucmail.uc.edu

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|May 10, 2012
PubMed

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Recent studies highlight advancements in assessing and treating pediatric voice and airway disorders. Innovative techniques and imaging improve understanding, but more quantitative, long-term outcome research is needed for effective pediatric voice care.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Pediatric voice and airway disorders represent a significant health concern in children.
  • Effective management requires comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on assessing and treating pediatric voice and airway disorders.
  • To explore the application of established and novel techniques in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent research.
  • Analysis of instrumental and perceptual voice data collection methods.
  • Evaluation of surgical and imaging advancements.

Main Results:

  • Increased use of systematic and innovative approaches in voice data collection.
  • Advancements in surgical interventions and functional endoscopic imaging of the pediatric larynx.
  • Emerging focus on quantifying the impact of childhood voice disorders.
  • Need for more quantitative, prospective, and long-term outcome studies.

Conclusions:

  • Formal perceptual and instrumental evaluations, including acoustic, aerodynamic, and imaging modalities, are crucial for pediatric voice assessment.
  • Collaborative care integrating systematic and innovative treatment methods is essential for managing these conditions.
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