Summary
Objective
The study sought to determine impact of voice disability on children with allergic
rhinitis (AR). The Turkish version of the Pediatric Voice Handicap Index (pVHI) was
used to assess the impact of voice disability on functional, physical, and emotional
aspects of voice and oral communication. The degree of talkativeness was also determined.
Methods
One hundred twenty-three children with AR aged 6–17 years and age-matched 84 children
of controls without present or past record of voice disorder were admitted in the
cross-sectional study. The pVHI was carried out by an otolaryngologist.
Results
Children with AR show higher scores on pVHI compared to healthy children, indicating
a greater chance of voice disorders observed in them (P < 0.001). The scores of three domains and total score of pVHI were prevalent in children
with AR. In addition, as the severity of AR increased, high scores of pVHI were observed
(P = 0.044). The mean talkativeness scores in AR group were lower than those of the
healthy controls (P < 0.001).
Conclusion
In children with AR, voice disorders are more frequently observed and correlate positively
with AR severity.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 17, 2018
Accepted:
February 20,
2018
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