Review: A) Is presbylaryngis a normal part of aging? B) Is it treatable?
A) Yes, presbylaryngis is a normal part of aging due to muscle decay; B) Yes, it is treatable
Case history: an 85-year-old gentleman comes to you with confirmed presbylaryngis. He says his dog, Doug, and friend Russell can’t hear him well. He feels sad because he can’t communicate. What treatment do you choose between PhoRTE & VFE?
PhoRTE
Treatment: What two EBP treatment approaches can we take with Voice Therapy AND what systems do they target? (For systems, think phonation, resonance, articulation, and respiration)
VFE (Vocal Function Exercises) target phonation, and Phonation Resistance Training Exercises target voice volume
Objective findings: What are two laryngoscopic findings that indicate Presbylaryngis?
Vocal fold bowing and vocal fold atrophy
Demographics: is someone who is 35 likely to be affected by presbylaryngis?
No