Voice disorders / Christine Sapienza and Bari Hoffman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sapienza, Christine., author.

Hoffman, Bari, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Voice disorders.

Voice--physiology.

Larynx--physiopathology.

Medical Subjects:

Voice--physiology.

Larynx--physiopathology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (593 pages)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated, 2025.

Summary:

A comprehensive and engaging textbook, Voice Disorders, Fifth Edition offers students and practicing clinicians a contemporary, evidence-based understanding of the anatomical, physiological, and neurological foundations of voice production and the wide spectrum of voice disorders. This textbook covers essential topics such as respiratory and laryngeal anatomy, vocal pathology, evaluation techniques, therapy approaches, phonosurgery techniques, and management of special populations including singers and individuals with head and neck cancer. With new chapters on laryngeal reflexes and the immune system's impact on voice, as well as expanded coverage of gender-affirming voice care and the effects of pharmacology, this edition reflects the latest clinical research and practice.

Contents:

1. Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology

2. Laryngeal Anatomy and Physiology

3. Vocal Health

4. Evaluation

5. Vocal Pathology

6. Neurologically Based Voice Disorders

7. Vocal Rehabilitation

Communication Therapy

8. Management: Phonosurgery

9. Team Management of Head and Neck Cancer

10. Vocal Performance

11. Drug Types and Effects on Voice

12. Immune System Response to Diseases and Its Impact on Laryngeal Function

13. Laryngeal Reflexes in Upper Airway Disorders: Foundations for Clinical Practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-63550-534-8

9781635505344

OCLC:

1565285250