Medications and Vocal Function.

Jonathan M Bock

Journal: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America 2020;52(4):693-702

PMID: 31076163

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Abstract

Medications can have innumerable direct and indirect effects on laryngeal hydration, vocal fold mucosal integrity, laryngeal muscle function, and laryngeal sensation. Effects, therefore, can be subtle and slowly progressive over time. This article delineates the general classes of medications that are known to cause alterations of vocal function, highlights medical history symptoms that may help raise suspicion for medication-related vocal changes, and presents recommendations for approaches to treatment of these issues.

Address: Division of Laryngology and Professional Voice, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2019.03.013

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MeSH Terms: Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions, Dysphonia, Humans, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Vocal Cords, Voice Quality