Relação de sintomas e alterações vocais em pacientes com refluxo laringofaríngeo – revisão de literatura

Abstract

The voice is extremely important for all speakers, it is present in all situations, allowing the expression of feelings. It undergoes modifications over time, according to the individual and the communicative context in which he is inserted. Among the potential aspects that can interfere with vocal quality, the occurrence of pathologies such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) stands out, which normally occur as a result of stress and poor diet, which can result in the development of contact ulcer, lesions that have a strong correlation with gastroesophageal reflux (BEHLAU, 2001). Objective: through a literature review, to synthesize and organize information about Relation of sympfoms and vocal alterations in patients with laryngeal pharyngeal reflux. Methodology: For the bibliographic survey, the following databases were used: Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library OnLine (SciELO), National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library of the Ministry of Health (BVS). Data collection was carried out during the months of April and May 2022, based on the consultation of the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): vocal symptoms, Voice and laryngopharyngeal reflux. Such descriptors were arranged in isolation and combined in all possible ways. As inclusion criteria for the selection of studies, the following were used: scientific articles that addressed vocal symptoms and laryngeal alterations between the years 2010 to 2022. Conclusion: It was concluded that of the 14 studies surveyed, there is a relationship between complaints of voice disorders and GERD, through the RLF. And yet, the intensity of gastroesophageal reflux is greater in patients with voice disorders. Therefore, it is emphasized that the speech-language pathologist must give importance to complaints of gastroesophageal reflux disorders at the time of vocal assessment.Keywords: Vocal symptoms, Voice, Laryngopharyngeal reflux.