Abstract
Introduction: The objective of this paper is to discuss the different etiologic factors that affect the appearance and evolution of teachers' dysphonias, as well as to establish the main objectives of treatment. Material and Method: We considered 772 elementary and high school teachers, and evaluated their personal backgrounds, general clinical examination, psychological and audiological studies, phonatory system and environmental condition of the workplace. Results: We found that the most common pathology was the functional dysphonia or phonastenia, which is due among other factors to a functional breathing asynergy, while we detected few incidences of organic dysphonias. Discussion: This study discusses the different causes of dysphonia, especially the personal and institutional, and furthermore points out the specific labor disability and moral damage that generate in teachers, especially for women. Conclusions: Different measures for preserving and recuperating the teacher's voice in formative, such as professional, stages are proposed, and of special note is that the teacher must be considered a voice professional.
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