Subjective and objective voice evaluation in Sjögren’s syndrome

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study is to assess the subjective and objective aspects of voice in Sjögren's syndrome. Methods The study enrolled 10 women with Sjögren's syndrome and 12 healthy women. Maximum phonation time, fundamental frequency, jitter, shimmer, and noise-to-harmonics ratio were determined during acoustic voice analysis. The Stroboscopy Evaluation Rating Form was used for the laryngostroboscopic evaluation. A subjective evaluation was performed using the Turkish version of Voice Handicap Index-10. Results The mean age of the Sjögren's syndrome and control groups was 46 ± 13.89 and 41.27 ± 6.99 years, respectively, and did not differ (P = 0.131). In the laryngostroboscopic evaluation, the smoothness and straightness of vocal folds, regularity, and glottal closure differed significantly. In the acoustic and aerodynamic analyses, none of the parameters differed statistically, while the Sjögren's syndrome group had significantly higher Voice Handicap Index-10 scores than the controls. Conclusion Sjögren's syndrome affects the voice and voice quality.

Systematic evaluation of laryngeal impairment in Sjögren’s syndrome

“…Almost all parameters showed abnormalities: an incomplete glottis closure (71%), changed amplitude (65%), limited mucosal wave (94%), an abnormal symmetry of the oscillation phase (88%). Other studies, which have also investigated changes in the vibrational behavior of the vocal folds, come to similar findings [ 12 , 15 , 37 , 38 ].…”

“…It is not surprising that changes in the vibrational properties of these structures, such as those caused by SjS, lead to voice disorders. Different changes in the voice quality are found with SjS [14,15]. Since many factors influence the voice, the examination of the voice follows a multidimensional approach recommended by the European Laryngological Society (ELS) [3].…”

“…It is not surprising that changes in the vibrational properties of these structures, such as those caused by SjS, lead to voice disorders. Different changes in the voice quality are found with SjS [ 14 , 15 ].…”

“…Voice disorders result from dysfunctions of these structures [ 13 ]. Changes in the vibrational properties of these structures, such as those caused by SjS, lead to voice disorders [ 14 , 15 ]. Voice is an important form of expression in our communication society.…”

Aberrant IL‐35 levels in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome

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