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Review
. 2022 Apr;69(2):329-347.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2022.01.003.

Pediatric Voice

Scott M Rickert  1 , Eadaoin O'Cathain  2
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Review

Pediatric Voice

Scott M Rickert et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Pediatric voice disorders are increasing being noted as a barrier to success in school and socialization. Significant advances over the past decade in evaluation, diagnosis, and management of pediatric voice disorders have improved both short-term and long-term outcomes. Practitioners should have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, accurately work up a pediatric voice disorder, and efficiently treat voice disorders. Comprehensive voice evaluation in children is essential to properly assessing pediatric dysphonia. Diagnosis and treatment are best managed by a multidisciplinary team. Accurate diagnosis allows for effective treatment, which includes voice therapy, medical therapy, and surgical intervention as needed.

Keywords: Dysphonia; Hoarseness; Pediatric; Speech; Voice; Voice therapy.

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