ABSTRACT
Purposes:
to verify the existing relationship between the slow vital capacity and maximum phonation time in the elderly.
Methods:
the study was analytical and observational, cross-sectional, conducted at the Open University Senior Citizens at the origin institution, in the period from June to October 2014, with 61 elderly female, nonsmokers. We excluded patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and / or respiratory diseases, individuals with neurological or hearing problems and voice professionals. All participants were assessed for slow vital capacity and maximum phonation time. The following data were also collected: gender, weight, height, age and body mass index.
Results:
the results showed that the values of slow vital capacity and maximum phonation time are reduced in the elderly. In addition, there is a positive correlation between the slow vital capacity and maximum phonation time of / s / and / z /.
Conclusion:
with aging, breathing and voice measures may be reduced. In addition, there is an association between the slow vital capacity and maximum phonation time in older women, suggesting the influence that breathing exercises over phonation in this specific population.
Keywords:
Vital Capacity; Elderly; Voice
