Voice Functional Impairments In Children And Adolescents

Abstract

The problem of early diagnosis and timely correction of voice disorders is socially and economically significant, since the voice-speech professions in modern society are becoming more widespread. Many pathological conditions leading to impaired vocal function develop in childhood and adolescence. The pathology of the voice in a child progresses gradually and is usually not accompanied by a violation of general well-being. This explains the often inattention of parents, pediatricians and pediatric otorhinolaryngologists to the voice problem. The lack of primary screening of voice disorders in children leads to a significant prevalence of pathology, according to various literary sources constituting up to 40% or more and having a tendency to increase. The problem of the existing voice disorder becomes relevant when a young person chooses a future profession, when, according to the state of the voice function, an applicant may be recognized as unfit or partially fit for the chosen type of professional activity. Therefore, the timely detection and treatment of voice disorders in childhood is relevant.