2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2017.11.002
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Abstract: Further prevalence studies and investigations of factors associated with voice disorders in the elderly from an epidemiological perspective, and which involve different cultures, should be carried out.

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“…Vocal disorder in the elderly may be associated to several factors such as respiratory condition, gastroesophageal reflux, thyroid problems, body weight, rheumatoid arthritis, vocal fold diseases, sleep disorders, among others (23) that were not investigated in the present study. The multicausality of the vocal disorder and the high frequency of chronic non-communicable diseases in the elderly increases the complexity of investigating the vocal disorder in this group through epidemiological studies.…”
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confidence: 96%
“…Vocal disorder in the elderly may be associated to several factors such as respiratory condition, gastroesophageal reflux, thyroid problems, body weight, rheumatoid arthritis, vocal fold diseases, sleep disorders, among others (23) that were not investigated in the present study. The multicausality of the vocal disorder and the high frequency of chronic non-communicable diseases in the elderly increases the complexity of investigating the vocal disorder in this group through epidemiological studies.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Endoscopic and stroboscopic examination of the larynx of subjects over 74 years of age confirmed the pathology in 87% of respondents with symptoms of dysphonia and in 85% of the group without voice quality disorders symptoms. 14 Larynx and voice organ are characterized by individual compensatory abilities, allowing for the maintenance of good voice quality with coexisting pathological changes within the 15,16 Smoking and alcohol consumption further deteriorate voice quality of the elderly. No comorbidities were observed in the group of diagnosed patients.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Isso faz com que as vozes de ambos os sexos possam ser confundidas com mais facilidade na velhice do que na juventude ou na vida adulta (8) . As queixas relatadas pelos idosos podem ser voz fraca e soprosa (9) , resistência vocal diminuída e rouquidão (1) , além de dificuldade para projetar a voz (9) , ser ouvido na presença de ruído (1) e ter que repetir muitas vezes o que falam (2) . Fatores estes que impactam diretamente em sua comunicação e sociabilidade, ainda que em graus variados (5) .…”
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