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| Give 2 examples of structural pathologies of the vfs |
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| _______ are one of the most common benign vf pathologies resulting from phonotraumatic behaviors |
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| the three types of vf nodules |
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| acute, chronic, reactive nodular change |
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| t/f vf nodules typically form unilaterally |
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| where do vf nodules typically form? |
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| vf nodules typically develop at the margin or junction of the anterior closure pattern with decrease vibratory amplitude |
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| in a pt with a vf nodule what would a laryngovideostroboscopic assessment reveal? |
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| increased mass and stiffness of the vf cover as well as an hourglass closure pattern with decreased vibratory amplitude |
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| t/f behavioral voice therapy is the general management approach for treating vf nodules |
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| describe the difference between a sessile polyp and a pedunculated polyp |
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pedunculated polyp: footlike projection attached to a a stalk
sessile polyp: blisterlike, fluid-filled forming its own blood supply |
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| in a pt. with vf polyps what would a visual examination of the larynx reveal? |
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| an hourglass vf closure pattern with reduced vibratory amplitude and mucosal wave on the vf with the polyp |
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| the management for vf polyps includes... |
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| any combination of ...behavior voice therapy, vocal hygiene, medical/phonosurgery... |
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| the buildup of fluid that occurs primarily in the superficial layer of the vf |
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| when the entire membranous portion of the vfs becomes filled with fluid this is an extreme form of edema called... |
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| what are some of the features of the visual assessment in a pt with edema? |
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| bilateral swelling, increased vf stiffness, and increased mass |
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| t/f in a pt with vf edema, visual assessment always reveals bilateral swelling along the entire membranous length of the vf |
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| what is the initial step in tx to manage Reinke's edema that is due to cigarette smoking? |
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| What is one perceptual sign and symptom of laryngitis? |
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| laryngitis generally produces hoarseness |
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| Laryngitis often resolves with ___ and ___ |
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| contact ulcers and granuloma are benign growths that can result from what causes? |
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| laryngopharyngeal reflux irritation, intubation trauma, phonotrauma |
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| 5 factors that contribute to acid reflux |
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| ingestion of fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, cigarette smoke |
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| placement of breathing tube to aid in ventilation is called... |
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| What about "shouting contributes to mucosal irritation to the vfs? |
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| repetitive arytenoid movement |
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| why would a large granuloma cause a hoarse breathy voice quality? |
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| it can prevent vf closure |
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