Abstract
Voice Problems in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Highlights
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can affect vocal quality and production, both directly, associated with respiratory decline, and indirectly, as a side effect of medication and associated with concurrent symptoms
This study included 108 subjects who were recruited from inpatient and out -patient clinic and divided in to2 groups: Group 1 includes 52 patients diagnosed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Patients were referred to our Phoniatrics unit from chest clinic El-Minia University hospital and El-Minia chest hospital Group2 consists of 56 normal individuals; they were collected randomly from members not suffering of COPD
Voice problems in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients were rarely investigated and increased attention was given to the assessment and treatment of the respiratory problem
Summary
COPD can affect vocal quality and production, both directly, associated with respiratory decline, and indirectly, as a side effect of medication and associated with concurrent symptoms. The voice problems can vary between patients depending on co-morbidities, prescribed medications and severity of COPD. These findings could be attributed to irritation of the laryngeal mucosa, or formation of deposits due to inhalation of steroids or as an effect of changed glottal mechanism and laryngeal airflow. Change of voice is a disorder characterized by altered vocal quality, pitch, loudness, or effort that impairs social and professional communication. It can deteriorate quality of life by affecting emotional, physical, social, and work function (Schwartz et al, 2009)
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