Examining the Reversal of Vocal Fold Dehydration Using Aerosolized Saline in an Excised Larynx Model
Previous studies have found vocal fold hydration to be crucial for healthy function of the vocal mechanism. Surface tissue hydration facilitates efficient vocal fold oscillation. The composition of vocal fold surface fluid includes protective water and mucus layers, similar to the fluid that cover...
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BYU ScholarsArchive
2017
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Online Access: | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6656 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7660&context=etd |