Assessment of voice related quality of life in patients with chronic laryngitis before and after medical treatment

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  • Dr Avinash Kumar Associate Professor, Department of ENT AND Head AND Neck Surgery, Saraswathi institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, UP. Orcid id-0009 0004 1130 3506 Author
  • Dr Garima Sinha Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical care, Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida, UP. Orcid id- 0000 0001 8912 0882 Author

Keywords:

Chronic laryngitis; dysphonia; voice-related quality of life; V-RQOL; voice disorders; medical treatment

Abstract

Background: Chronic laryngitis is a common cause of persistent dysphonia and may significantly affect communication, occupational performance, social interaction, and overall quality of life. Patient-reported measures such as the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) questionnaire are useful for assessing the functional and psychosocial impact of voice disorders.

Objective: To assess voice-related quality of life in patients with chronic laryngitis before and after medical treatment.

Materials and Methods: This prospective longitudinal observational study included 90 patients with chronic laryngitis evaluated between January 2023 and December 2024. Patients underwent detailed clinical assessment, laryngoscopic examination, and baseline V-RQOL evaluation. Cause-directed medical treatment, vocal hygiene advice, and lifestyle modification were provided according to the underlying clinical condition. Results: The mean age of participants was 43.1 ± 12.5 years, and 56.7% were male. The mean total V-RQOL score increased significantly from 49.8 ± 12.9 before treatment to 79.0 ± 11.1 after treatment, with a mean improvement of 29.2 points (95% CI: 26.3–32.1; P<0.001). Physical-functioning scores improved from 46.4 ± 14.1 to

75.6 ± 12.4, while social-emotional scores increased from 54.9 ± 15.8 to 84.0 ± 12.9 (P<0.001 for both).

Conclusion: Eight weeks of cause-directed medical treatment significantly improved voice-related quality of life in patients with chronic laryngitis.

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2026-01-08

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Volume 02 Issue 01 2026

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Dr Avinash Kumar, & Dr Garima Sinha. (2026). Assessment of voice related quality of life in patients with chronic laryngitis before and after medical treatment. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL, MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES, 2(1), 35-46. https://ijcmhs.com/index.php/ijcmhs/article/view/28