Influence of Reduced Saliva Production on Phonation in Patients With Ectodermal Dysplasia

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Influence of Reduced Saliva Production on Phonation in Patients With Ectodermal Dysplasia Via Journal of Voice Patients with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) suffer from an inherited disorder in the development of the ectodermal structures. Besides the main symptoms, i.e. significantly reduced formation/expression of teeth, hair and sweat glands, a decreased saliva production is objectively accounted. In addition to difficulties with chewing/swallowing, ED patients frequently report on the subjective impression of rough and hoarse voices. A correlation between the reduced production of saliva and an affliction of the voice has not yet been investigated objectively for this rare disease. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.