Sunday, June 1, 2025

Correct treatment for puberphonia

In adult males, voice changes primarily occur during puberty and can continue subtly into later life. During puberty, hormonal changes, particularly testosterone, lead to the larynx (voice box) growing, vocal cords lengthening and thickening, and the development of a deeper, more resonant voice. After puberty, voices may continue to develop and stabilize into the early twenties. Older males may experience some voice changes, including a possible increase in pitch, decreased volume, or vocal strength but these changes are often subtle. Also called presbyphonia or presbylaryngeus, these issues can develop due to vocal cord atrophy, diminished lung power, and lazy structures. The same findings are expected in puberphonia. So, treatment only actiates the vocal tract. That is Puberphonia treatment 
Articulation Therapy:
This focuses on improving the physical production of the sound through exercises that strengthen soft palate and tongue muscles and improve coordination. 
Phonological Therapy:
This addresses the underlying phonological patterns of speech, helping the individual understand and produce the sound correctly within the language system. 
Exercises:
Examples include uvula positioning exercises, strengthening exercises, and repetition drills. 
Visual and Auditory Feedback:
Using mirrors, diagrams, and listening to the correct sound helps individuals correct their production. 
Individualized Plans:
Treatment plans to the specific needs of the individual, considering factors like the severity of the puberphonia and the individual's age and abilities. 
UMAR:
Increase weight of the uvula. In olden days increasing the weight of the tongue was tried.
Why did this procedure not continue?.

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