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The young adult voice

J R Spiegel1, R T Sataloff, K A Emerich

  • 1Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, USA.

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Caring for young adult professional voice users involves understanding physical and psychological changes. Tailored treatments for conditions like infections and allergies are crucial, alongside conservative surgical approaches for laryngeal issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Vocal health in young adults
  • Laryngology
  • Professional voice use

Background:

  • Young adulthood is characterized by significant physical development and psychosocial adjustments.
  • Professional voice users in this age group face unique challenges impacting vocal health.
  • Anatomical and physiological changes during maturation affect the vocal mechanism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the specific considerations for managing the professional voice in young adults.
  • To address the impact of common health issues and psychological stressors on young adult voice professionals.
  • To guide treatment and surgical decision-making for laryngeal conditions in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical and physiological changes in young adult vocal mechanisms.
  • Analysis of psychosocial factors affecting professional voice users.
  • Evaluation of treatment strategies for upper respiratory infections and allergies in professional voice users.
  • Discussion of surgical indications and considerations for laryngeal pathology.

Main Results:

  • Young adults experience mutational voice changes and are susceptible to psychosocial stress.
  • Upper respiratory infections and allergies require careful management due to medication side effects and performance demands.
  • Surgical interventions for laryngeal pathology generally follow standard protocols, with a preference for limited sedative anesthesia and conservative decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Effective care for young adult professional voice users necessitates a comprehensive understanding of their developmental stage and unique stressors.
  • Tailored medical and surgical management is essential to preserve vocal function and meet performance requirements.
  • Developing a stable vocal technique and professional background requires sustained effort and patience.

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