[Coenzyme Q10 (Q-ter) in treatment of functional voice disorders]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2011 Jul-Sep;33(3 Suppl):369-74.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Aim of this study was to evaluate the effectivness of Coenzyme Q-Ter and Vitamin A in functional voice disorders. Twenty two patients were treated with CoQ10-ter and vitamin A twice a day for ten days. A general otolaryngological/foniatric and logopedic examination were performed. Videolaringostroboscopy, GIRBAS, Voice Handicap Index questionnaire and Multi-Dimensional Voice analysis were carried out before and after treatment. In all patients an improvement was observed in almost all parameters considered after treatment. CoQ10-ter and Vitamin A risulted effective in treatment of patients with functional voice disorders (caused by vocal "malmenage" or "surmenage").

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ubiquinone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Ubiquinone / therapeutic use
  • Vitamin A / therapeutic use*
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*
  • Voice Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Voice Disorders / physiopathology

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • Ubiquinone
  • coenzyme Q10