In:
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 131, No. 4 ( 2017-04), p. 357-362
Abstract:
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, mainly affecting motor functions including the voice. The aetiology of dysphonia changes throughout the course of disease progression. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the laryngeal changes seen in early-, mid- and late-stage Parkinson's disease. Thirteen patients with Parkinson's disease are presented, representing the largest series of voice patients with Parkinson's disease seen in a voice clinic in the literature. Method: Age, gender, severity of handicap caused by voice disorder and possible associated reflux symptoms were examined. Results: Laryngeal function appeared to change gradually with progression of the disease, and may have been affected by the presence of pre-existing laryngeal pathology. Conclusion: Laryngeal function in Parkinson's disease appears to go through a series of changes that may be helped by both therapeutic and surgical interventions. These patients should be treated within the confines of a voice clinic multidisciplinary model.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0022-2151
,
1748-5460
DOI:
10.1017/S0022215117000159
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2013209-8
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