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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Speech and Hearing Science

Background:

  • Aging populations face increasing prevalence of age-related diseases and disorders, including voice disorders (presbyphonia).
  • Vocal fold aging involves alterations in the extracellular matrix (ECM), affecting biomechanical properties and vibratory function.
  • These changes in the vocal folds contribute to voice disorders, impacting elderly individuals' communication and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the aging process of the vocal folds.
  • To outline the main features of the aged voice and associated disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mechanical factors affecting the aging voice, including pulmonary function.
  • Evaluation of hormonal influences on vocal fold aging.
  • Consideration of lifestyle factors contributing to vocal changes.

Main Results:

  • Elderly individuals experience mechanical, anatomical, and functional changes affecting the pulmonary system and larynx.
  • Hormonal dysregulation and lifestyle factors play a role in the aging voice process.
  • Laryngeal changes result in hoarseness, posing treatment challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Vocal fold aging is a complex process influenced by multiple physiological and lifestyle factors.
  • Presbyphonia is a common consequence of aging, characterized by hoarseness and impaired vocal function.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for managing voice disorders in the elderly.