Abstract
Objectives:
Voice is a person’s main communication tool and affected by many factors, including the upper respiratory tract. The upper respiratory tract influences mainly resonation, and the nose is one of the key points. Seasonal allergic rhinitis may affect voice quality via changing resonation. This study aims to evaluate the possible changes on voice caused by seasonal allergic rhinitis subjectively.
Methods:
Between October 15, 2013, and January 15, 2014, 28 patients who applied to our out-patient clinic and diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis were included in the study. Mean age of the patients was 28.4 and all were female. Patients were asked to complete voice handicap index 30. Control group was composed of 30 female patients who did not have seasonal allergic rhinitis. Values were analyzed in statistically nonpaired samples using Student t test.
Results:
The mean voice handicap index score was 16.4 in the study group and 5.5 in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference between the 2 groups (P < .05).
Conclusions:
Seasonal allergic rhinitis has an adverse affect on vocal quality, subjectively.
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