Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Age \<=18 years.
- 2. Individuals without a laryngopharyngeal disorder (health controls) or with a laryngopharyngeal disorder. Laryngopharyngeal disorder includes but is not limited to: presbylarynx, aspiration; spasmodic dysphonia; globus pharynges; vocal fold paralysis; iatrogenic injury to the larynx; muscle tension dysphonia; neurogenic dysphagia; laryngeal sensory neuropathy; and laryngopharyngeal disorders resulting from prior radiation therapy in individuals with a history of head and neck cancer who have completed radiation therapy as primary or adjuvant cancer treatment
- 3. Ability and willingness to comply with study procedures.
- 4. Ability to understand a written informed consent document, and the willingness to sign it.
Exclusion Criteria:
- 1. Non-English speaking.
- 2. Laryngopharyngeal structures are not accessible on exam.
- 3. Known contraindication to any study-related procedure, or history of being unable to tolerate laryngoscopy.
- 4. Vocal fold immobility or severe hypomobility on adduction.
- 5. For head and neck cancer survivors only: Currently undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer (i.e., primary/adjuvant radiation therapy treatment plan is not yet completed).
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 85 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No