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Speech and Breathing Characteristics in Patients with Upper Airway Disorders: A Comparative Study

Schwietering, Laura Ann
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1367278513

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2013, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
This study examined the functional impact of upper airway obstruction (UAO) on speech characteristics and dyspnea. Ten participants with UAO and ten age and gender matched healthy participants between the ages of 10 and 35 years were recruited for a comparative analysis. Nonparametric permutation statistics were completed to examine the respiratory and speech variables between groups. Analysis of respiratory data revealed participants with UAO had significantly reduced inspiratory airflow measures, but normal measures of inspiratory muscle strength. Analysis of speech data revealed that participants with UAO had a significantly increased total number of pauses, pause length, and perceptions of dyspnea during a reading task compared to healthy participants. Analysis of stress patterns revealed no observable trends in altered use of intensity, fundamental frequency or duration in the UAO participants. The impact of UAO on respiration and speech patterns is discussed in particular for evaluation and management of this patient population.
Susan Brehm, Ph.D (Advisor)
Amber Franklin, Ph.D (Committee Member)
Barbara Weinrich, Ph.D (Committee Member)
60 p.
Speech Therapy
upper airway obstruction; subglottic stenosis; dyspnea

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  • Schwietering, L. A. (2013). Speech and Breathing Characteristics in Patients with Upper Airway Disorders: A Comparative Study [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1367278513

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Schwietering, Laura. Speech and Breathing Characteristics in Patients with Upper Airway Disorders: A Comparative Study. 2013. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1367278513.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Schwietering, Laura. "Speech and Breathing Characteristics in Patients with Upper Airway Disorders: A Comparative Study." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1367278513

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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