Ch. 13 Voice Disorders: Intro Book

Which term best describes David's condition of swelling of his vocal folds due to fluid collection in the superficial layers of the epithelial tissue?

Abigail is a singer who has recently noticed changes in her voice. She describes her voice as sounding tense and experiences hard glottal attacks when she sings. What is this a sign of in the phonatory system?

Which behavior is considered vocal abuse (phonotrauma)?
Options:
Using amplification in a large room
Singing within the optimal pitch range
Excessive yelling and hard glottal attacks
Speaking in an appropriate pitch

What is the definition of a vocal nodule?

Which term refers to harmful chronic vocal behaviors that may damage the laryngeal mechanisms, such as inappropriate loudness or pitch and frequent hard glottal attacks?

What is the main characteristic of hoarseness as a voice disorder?

Which term describes intense and short duration, usually referring to a disease or injury?

What is the definition of the condition involving acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx?

Which vocal quality is described as 'rough' and results from a combination of hard glottal attacks, low pitch, and high intensity?

What is breathiness in terms of voice disorders?