The Efficacy of Voice Therapy in Globus Pharyngeus.
- Author:
Cheol Min AHN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Nowon Eulji Hospital, Eulji Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Globus pharyngeus;
Voice therapy
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hyperkinesis;
Laryngitis;
Larynx;
Relaxation;
Voice*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
1998;41(2):246-250
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Although globus pharyngeus is a common disorder, the treatment is by and large unsatisfactory because of unreliable diagnosis. When we examine the larynx in patients with this disease, it is easy to observe variations in the structure of larynx, including the posterior laryngitis. Physicians regard these findings as normal variations, however, the hyperkinetic movement of supraglottis will show symptoms of globus pharyngeus. This study examined the outcomes of a voice therapy which induced laryngeal relaxation of the signs and symptoms of globus haryngeus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: While the control group was treated with antireflux therapy, the experimental group was treated with antireflux therapy as well as with voice therapy for laryngeal relaxation. The outcome showed resolution of the symptoms. RESULTS: The symptoms responded more greatly to the combined treatment than to the control group. Granularity in the vocal process and the hyperkinetic movement of supraglottis responded to the combined treatment. CONCLUSION: This study showed that voice therapy is one of the effective treatments for globus pharyngeus.
