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Selected Works of Ciara Leydon
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The role of hydration in vocal fold physiology
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery (2010)
  • Mahalakshmi Sivasankar, Purdue University
  • Ciara Leydon, City University of New York
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Abstract
Purpose: Increased vocal fold hydration is a popular target in the prevention and management of voice disorders. Current intervention strategies focus on enhancing both systemic (internal) and superficial (surface) hydration. This paper will review relevant bench and human subject research on the role of hydration in vocal fold physiology.
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Publication Date
January 6, 2010
DOI
10.1097/MOO.0b013e3283393784
Citation Information
Mahalakshmi Sivasankar and Ciara Leydon. "The role of hydration in vocal fold physiology" Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery Vol. 18 Iss. 3 (2010) p. 171 - 175
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ciara_leydon/26/