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Presbyphonia and Minimal Glottic Insufficiency
1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 Northwest 14th Street, 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33136, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|May 11, 2019
Summary
Presbyphonia, or voice aging, affects the elderly due to laryngeal changes. Treatments are available to improve vocal quality and stability in aging individuals.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Laryngology
- Speech and Hearing Sciences
Background:
- Presbyphonia, the aging of the voice, is an increasing concern with a growing geriatric population.
- It stems from physiological changes in laryngeal structures like musculature, cartilage, and vocal fold lamina propria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the pathophysiology of presbyphonia.
- To outline the clinical presentation of dysphonia in the elderly.
- To discuss available treatment options for voice aging.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on aging voice.
- Analysis of physiological changes in the larynx.
- Summary of clinical symptoms and treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Aging affects laryngeal muscles, cartilage, and vocal folds, leading to glottic insufficiency.
- Symptoms include voice quality deterioration, altered pitch, vocal fatigue, and strain.
- Various treatments demonstrate success in enhancing vocal function.
Conclusions:
- Presbyphonia is a multifactorial condition resulting from laryngeal aging.
- Effective treatments can significantly improve vocal stability and quality of life for affected individuals.
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