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  • Laryngology
  • Pulmonology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Voice production is intricately linked to respiratory function.
  • The role of specific airflow measures in voice patient evaluation remains underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the relationship between respiratory function and voice.
  • To determine the utility of airflow measurements in assessing voice disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature searches of MEDLINE and Web of Science were conducted.
  • Studies focusing on voice, respiratory function, and airflow evaluation were included.
  • Data extraction from relevant articles meeting inclusion criteria.

Main Results:

  • Twenty studies were reviewed, with 70% assessing spirometric measures (e.g., FVC, FEV1, FEF).
  • Various airflow metrics, including phonatory and peak airflow, were also examined.
  • Four studies identified previously undiagnosed respiratory diseases through pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in voice patients.

Conclusions:

  • Respiratory function is a critical component of voice production.
  • Integrating airflow measures, such as PFTs, into voice assessments may reveal underlying respiratory issues.
  • Further research is needed to define specific indications and criteria for PFT use in voice evaluations.