Now in its Third Edition, this book emphasizes the physiological perspective of voice disorders;and the behavioral and emotional factors that can influence these changes. Readers will find a strong foundation in normal phonatory physiology and acoustics as well as pathophysiology arising from voice misuse, abuse, or neurological involvement. Coverage includes in-depth explorations of patient interviewing, history-taking, examination, and testing and discussions of pediatric and geriatric voice considerations. The book contains numerous illustrations, including full-color plates of vocal fold pathologies. A bonus DVD features 20 video clips that demonstrate healthy, normally functioning larynges at work, plus larynges with various pathological problems.

Preface
1 Introduction and Overview 1
2 Differential Diagnosis of Voice Problems 12
3 Laryngeal Histopathology 58
4 Voice Misuse and Abuse: Effects on Laryngeal Physiology 78
5 Voice Problems Associated with Nervous System Involvement 112
6 Voice Problems Associated with Organic Disease, Trauma, and the Geriatric Voice 164
7 The Voice History, Examination, and Testing 186
8 Surgical and Medical Management of Voice Disorders 241
9 Vocal Rehabilitation 270
10 Anatomy of the Vocal Mechanism 317
11 Phonatory Physiology 330
12 Neuroanatomy of the Vocal Mechanism 342
13 Some Normative Data on the Voice 352
Appendix: Forms Used in Voice Evaluation Clinic and Laboratory 362
References 373
Figure and Table Credits 399
Index 403