NGHIÊN CỨU TỔNG QUAN CÁC PHƯƠNG PHÁP ĐIỀU TRỊ HẠT XƠ DÂY THANH Ở TRẺ EM

Abstract

Vocal fold nodules (VNFs) is a common disease in the Ear - Nose – Throat department. Many studies show that the rate of children with VNFs in school age ranges from 17-30%. Having VNFs can lead to voice dysorder, this directly affecting to children in learning and living, causing psychological impact as well as social communication. Therefore, it is very important to understanding the pathology, treatment VFNs in children. This reduces negative effects on life, psychophysiology and learning. There are many methods of treatment in children: medicine, voice therapy, corticoid therapy, surgery, even in some studies, treatment was not necessary, VFNs may disappear after adolescent… The method and time of therapy is according to the child's requirements, age, compliance and their co-operation. Treatment should be individualized and it is a challenge. We collected 20 articles that met the research criteria through an overview study on treatment methods of VFNs in children. There are 15 articles refer to direct or indirect voice therapy, three articles with surgery method and two articles follow children with VFNs to post-pubertal with do nothing. And we did not find any article used corticoid therapy to treat for children with VFNs.