Age and Laryngeal Airway Resistance During Vowel Production in Women
1992; American Speech–Language–Hearing Association; Volume: 35; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1044/jshr.3502.309
ISSN1558-9102
AutoresJeannette D. Hoit, Thomas J. Hixon,
Tópico(s)Stuttering Research and Treatment
ResumoAn investigation was conducted to determine if laryngeal valving economy, as reflected in measures of laryngeal airway resistance during vowel production, differs with age in women. Seventy healthy women were studied, 10 each at age 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, and 85 years. Results indicated that laryngeal airway resistance did not differ significantly with age, although it was noted that the 45-year-old women generally had lower laryngeal airway resistance values. This pattern of function differs from that observed in men (Melcon, Hoit, & Hixon, 1989). Discussion of findings includes consideration of factors that might influence laryngeal function during speech production in women. Clinical implications are offered.
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