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Voice disorders in children.

Victoria Possamai1, Benjamin Hartley

  • 1Department of ENT Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK. victoriapossamai@mac.com

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Summary

This review covers childhood voice disorders, detailing larynx development and epidemiology. It outlines clinical assessment and management strategies for common pediatric voice conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Laryngeal Development
  • Voice Science

Background:

  • Voice disorders are common in children, impacting communication and quality of life.
  • Understanding laryngeal anatomy and its development is crucial for diagnosing pediatric voice issues.
  • Epidemiologic data highlights the prevalence and significance of childhood voice problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of pediatric voice disorder management.
  • To describe the anatomical and developmental factors influencing childhood voice.
  • To outline current assessment and treatment approaches for common pediatric voice disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of relevant literature on pediatric voice disorders.
  • Description of laryngeal anatomy and developmental milestones.
Keywords:
ChildDysphoniaPediatricVoice

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  • Stepwise approach to clinical patient assessment, including history, examination, and laryngoscopy.
  • Discussion of common pediatric voice disorders and their management.
  • Exploration of future research directions in the field.

    • Main Results:

    • Childhood voice disorders stem from various factors, including anatomical and developmental aspects of the larynx.
    • Systematic clinical assessment is key to accurate diagnosis.
    • A range of common voice disorders in children can be effectively managed with appropriate interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of pediatric voice disorders requires understanding laryngeal development and employing thorough clinical assessment.
    • Current management strategies address common childhood voice conditions, with ongoing research promising future advancements.
    • Further research is needed to explore novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for pediatric voice disorders.