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From Bench to Bedside: Translational Research on Vocal Fold Hydration

Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IA

Ciara Leydon

Department of Speech Communication Arts and Sciences, Brooklyn College of The City, University of New York
New York, NY

The importance of well-hydrated vocal folds in maintaining optimal voice function is widely acknowledged. In this article, we summarize findings from recent bench and bedside research and highlight how use of these experimental techniques has improved our understanding of the physiological mechanisms that regulate vocal fold hydration.