Multi-institutional Study of Voice Disorders and Voice Therapy Referral: Report from the CHEER Network

Conclusions The CHEER network successfully enrolled a representative sample of patients with dysphonia. Common diagnoses were vocal strain, reflux, and benign vocal fold lesions; commonly reported treatment recommendations included speech/voice therapy and antireflux medication. Recommendation for speech/voice therapy was associated with academic practice type.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Misono, S., Marmor, S., Roy, N., Mau, T., Cohen, S. M. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research