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Abnormal soft palate posturing in patients with laryngeal movement disorders
D S Lundy1, R R Casiano, F L Lu
1Center for Sinus and Voice Disorders, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101-6960, USA.
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Laryngeal movement disorders may involve abnormal soft palate movements. This study found that 84% of patients with these voice conditions exhibited unusual soft palate posturing during examinations.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Neurology
Background:
- Laryngeal movement disorders (LMDs), such as spasmodic dysphonia and essential voice tremor, are typically viewed as focal laryngeal muscle issues.
- Limited attention has been given to the role of hyperfunction in supralaryngeal structures or palatal involvement in LMDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of abnormal soft palate posturing in patients diagnosed with LMDs.
- To explore potential associations between LMDs and supralaryngeal/palatal hyperfunction.
Main Methods:
- Videonasolaryngoscopy was performed on 83 patients diagnosed with LMDs.
- Abnormal soft palate posturing was systematically observed and recorded.
Main Results:
- A high incidence of abnormal soft palate posturing was observed in 84% of the examined patients.
- The findings suggest a significant link between LMDs and palatal dysfunction.
Conclusions:
- Abnormal soft palate posturing is frequently associated with LMDs.
- These findings highlight the importance of considering supralaryngeal and palatal function in the etiology and management of LMDs.