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Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology

Actor and Singer as Patients of the Laryngologist, Part 1

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: 105AB

    Moderator(s)

  • Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA

    Professor & Chair
    Drexel University College of Medicine
    Philadelphia, PA, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • MB

    Michael S. Benninger, MD

    Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, OH, United States

  • AM

    Al Merati, MD

    Professor and Chief
    University of Washington
    Seattle, WA, United States

  • WR

    William D. Riley

    Voice Trainer
    Private Practice
    Rye, NH, United States

Disclosure(s):
Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Michael S. Benninger, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Al Merati, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course will use a panel discussion format supplemented by slides and videos, as well as audio presentations for ear training. This course will help practitioners become familiar with practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment in actors and singers, emphasizing anatomy, physiology, and diagnosis.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Recognize special aspects of history taking and physical examination in professional singers and actors

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Describe common diagnoses in professional singers and actors

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Assess special aspects of treatment of professional singers and actors

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Actors, singers and other voice professionals require special care. The state-of-the-art changes yearly. This 2-hour panel presentation has been providing otolaryngologists with the latest information on clinical care for more than 4 decades; and annual updates remain essential.