Thinking outside the (voice) box: considering respiratory function in presbyphonia

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how respiratory aging affects symptoms of presbyphonia and to identify effective interventions.
• Assessment of respiratory function in older adults with presbyphonia
• Kinematic measurements of speech breathing
• Implementation of targeted respiratory training
• Evaluation of the interaction between respiratory mechanics and laryngeal deficits
• Respiratory aging significantly influences the severity of presbyphonia symptoms
• Integrating respiratory assessments may lead to improved therapy results
• Targeted respiratory training shows promise in optimizing rehabilitation for older adults