Vocal Aging

About this book

With the growth of the aging population and the graying of the workplace the need for expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of vocal pathologies of the aging voice expands more each year. Vocal Aging provides physicians clinicians researchers and students with all aspects of voice use and quality of the elderly. Covering all aspects of anatomy and physiology of changes of the maturing vocal production system this unique volume provides illustrative case histories along with extensive referencing. The special challenges of the aging professional voice are detailed. Pointers are given on distinguishing normal vocal qualities of the elderly from voice disorders. information on the differential effects of drugs on the voice of older persons provides further diagnostic insight.