Understanding Voice Problems

Understanding Voice Problems: A Physiological Perspective for Diagnosis and Treatment emphasizes the physiological perspective of voice disorders—and the behavioral and emotional factors that can influence these changes. Readers will fi nd a strong foundation in normal phonatory physiology and acoustics as well as pathophysiology arising from voice misuse, abuse, or neurological involvement. Coverage includes in-depth explorations of patient interviewing, history-taking, examination, and testing and discussions of pediatric and geriatric voice considerations. The book contains numerous illustrations, including full-color plates of vocal fold pathologies. A companion website features nearly 30 video clips that demonstrate healthy, normally functioning larynges at work, plus larynges with various pathological problems. * Insightful case studies included in the diagnostic chapters help your students apply what they have learned and build critical thinking skills * 29 videos (7 new) demonstrating healthy, normally functioning larynges at work, plus larynges with various pathological problems. * New critical thinking chapter questions facilitate discussion and application of key concepts * New key terms identifi ed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted and defi ned within the chapter * Numerous illustrations, including full-color plates of vocal fold pathologies. * Available at: http://thepoint.lww.com/Colton4e * Student Resources • Video • Image Bank * Instructor Resources • Video • Image Bank Raymond Colton; Rebecca Leonard