VF Paralysis Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
VF paralysis
A
One or both vocal folds not open or close properly
2
Q
Etiology
A
Injury to head, neck, or chest
Lung or thyroid cancer
Tumors at the skull base, neck, or chest
Neurological conditions
3
Q
Unilateral VF paralysis
A
Noticeable vocal fatigue
-Loss of projection
-Difficulty talking with background noise
-Limited pitch
-Micro-aspiration
4
Q
Bilateral VF paralysis
A
Changes in voice quality
Difficulty breathing
Swallowing problems
Risk for suffocation
