Functional voice disorders are a group of disorders characterised by impaired voice production without structural abnormalities in the larynx (voice box) or vocal cords. These disorders are usually as
Dysphonia, a condition characterized by the impairment of voice quality, pitch, or volume, poses a significant challenge for professional voice users. For those who rely on their voices as their prima
Tumours in the ear, nose and throat area, often referred to as head and neck cancers, represent an important health problem. These tumours can originate from various tissues in the head and neck, incl
Functional dysphonia (FD) is the inability of structurally normal vocal cords to fulfil the appropriate sound production function. In other words, it can be defined as inappropriate or incorrect use o
At birth, a baby's larynx is 2 cm long and 2 cm wide, about one third the size of an adult's. It is much softer and more flexible than that of an adult. The layers found in adult vocal cords are not y
Amyloidosis is a disease characterised by the deposition of proteinaceous material in various cell-free tissues. The proteinaceous material accumulates in different tissues in the body and leads to pr
Professional Vocal Hygiene Do regular vocal exercises. Just as an athlete needs to exercise regularly to keep their muscles in top condition during performance, you should perform vocal exercise
Professional voice users face challenges and the first step in dealing with these challenges is to take a detailed health and voice use history. Often the voice artist can easily identify what the pro
During the transition period from childhood to adulthood, especially in boys, a marked voice change occurs. This change occurs in a very short time in some individuals and in others over a longer peri
Reinke's oedema (polypoid corditis) is a vocal cord disease characterised by the accumulation of a dark, jelly-like fluid just beneath the surface epithelium of the vocal cords. You can click on the v
Control your stress, don't hide it.
Take measures to reduce stress.
Get enough rest.
Be happy. Your happiness will be reflected in your voice.
Laugh a lot (with appropriate breathing suppor
Do not talk loudly and do not shout.
Do not cheer or shout for long periods of time during sporting events.
Avoid going to noisy clubs or pubs after performances as much as possible.
Do not t
Acoustic analysis of voice function is frequently used in clinics to obtain meaningful information about underlying laryngeal pathology through careful examination of the signals emitted from the mout
Sound is a periodic pressure change that can be perceived by the hearing organs of living things. It is produced by the vibration of molecules in a substance. Physically, sound can be seen as a simple
At birth, a baby's larynx is 2 cm long and 2 cm wide, which is about a third of the size of an adult. It is much softer and more flexible than that of an adult. The layers in the vocal cords of adults
We know that the importance of communication is increasing day by day with modern life. Although we can communicate with various methods, we need to emphasise that our most important communication too
The position of the vocal cords reminds us of their value. They are located in a strong tissue in our neck known as thyroid cartilage, indicating the need to protect them from external factors. The fu
Hoarseness can be caused by a wide variety of diseases. At one end are simple viral infections, upper respiratory tract infections and infectious conditions that can resolve spontaneously.
Hoarseness can be better understood by looking at how the voice is created. The vocal cords are located at the top of the windpipe, inside the organ we call the larynx. We all breathe in and out natur
Voice problems can be caused by many different reasons. Short-term hoarseness can occur even after simple upper respiratory tract infections or after a short period of misuse of the voice (shout
Voice Treatment Systemic Inflammatory Diseases Affecting the Vocal Cords
The most common systemic inflammatory diseases that cause discomfort in the larynx include sarcoidosis, amyloidosis and Wegener's granulomatosis. Among these, sarcoidosis mostly affects the structures
Since Hirano's discovery of the layered structure of the lamina propria in 1974, our knowledge of the histologic structure of the vocal cords has increased. The molecular composition of the extracellu
The fundamental frequency (F0) of a newborn baby's vocal cords is between 450-520 Hz. This means that when the baby cries, the vocal cords vibrate this many times per second.
Any problem during voice production can lead to distortion of the voice. In this case, the approaches in sound therapy, which is one of the treatment methods applied to restore the sound production sy
Voice therapy is a treatment method that can be used for all voice problems. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment for some voice disorders, while for others it can be used as a supportive treatme
The voice is affected by many factors. One of them is the age of the person. The proportion of the elderly population is increasing worldwide. Older people experience some changes such as vocal fatigu
Spasmodic dysphonia is a focal dystonia of the laryngeal (voice box) muscles that begins in adulthood. Spasms in the laryngeal muscles cause interruptions in the voice during speech. Symptoms in SD pa
Like other organs and tissues in our body, the larynx and vocal cords also age. Aging voice (presbyphonia) occurs as a result of two main changes in the structure and function of the vocal cords due t
Dysphonia is a general term covering any problem with voice production. This includes a negative change in the quality of sound produced by the vocal tract, increased effort or fatigue in producing so
Professional voice users' problems are first approached by taking a detailed health and voice usage history. Often the voice artist can easily identify the problem, but in some cases the complaints an
