Voice disorders due to excessive voice effort – preventive and judicial aspects

Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1 of the Medical University of Lodz, Łódź, Poland (Department of Otiatrics, Laryngology and Laryngeal Oncology)

Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Łódź, Poland (Clinic of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health)

Online publication date: 2025-09-25

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Marta Wiszniewska

Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dr med. J. Nofera, Klinika Chorób Zawodowych i Zdrowia Środowiskowego, ul. św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 8, 91-348 Łódź

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13075/mp.5893.01645

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Presentation of work-related vocal diseases and criteria for occupational diseases.
Risk factors for the development of work-related and non-work-related vocal diseases.
The scope of preventive measures within the framework of employee care were described.

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occupational dysphonia

voice emission

work-related voice disorders

excessive voice effort

vocal disorders

voice exertion

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In some professions, the load on the vocal apparatus is particularly high, and professional functioning depends on maintaining vocal function for many hours a day. The aim of the study is to identify risk factors for the development of work-related and non-work-related diseases of the vocal organs and to indicate tests assessing the efficiency of the vocal organ in order to improve preventive care for employees exposed to vocal strain. The article discusses work-related diseases of the vocal organs and the law criteria for recognizing them as occupational diseases. The scope of preventive activities as part of preventive care for employees exposed to work requiring constant and excessive vocal effort was also determined. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(5)

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