What are common issues identified during these assessments?
Common issues identified include:
- Dysphonia: Abnormal voice quality, such as hoarseness or breathiness, often due to vocal cord paralysis or damage. - Dysarthria: Weakness or incoordination of the muscles used in speech, leading to slurred or slow speech. - Aphonia: Loss of voice, which can be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying cause. - Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing, which can lead to nutritional issues and increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
