COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
3750 Lindell Blvd., Suite 32
St. Louis, MO 63108
Ph 314-977-3365 F 314-977-1615
ADULT VOICE CASE HISTORY
Name:__________________________________
Date of Birth:
Address:________________________________City: ______________State:_____Zip:
Phone Home: ___________________ Work: _________________ Cell:
Referring physician: ______________________________
Phone:
Pertinent Medical Diagnosis:
Primary Language: ____________________ Other Language(s) spoken:
Reason for referral:
What motivated you to seek advice or help regarding your voice?
HISTORY OF THE PROBLEM
Describe the existing voice problem:
When did you first notice the problem?
How long has it been present?
Do you know what caused it?_______________________________ If so, explain:
Have you been seen by an ear, nose, and throat physician? Yes___No___Date Seen:
Results/diagnosis:
Recommendations:
Estimated severity of the problem: Mild_____
Moderate_____
Severe_____
Have any other individuals recognized your problem (friends, family, etc.)?
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How would you describe your voice? (check items that apply)
Harsh____
Hoarse____
Nasal____
Breathy____
Voice pitch too high
____ Voice pitch too low
Voice too soft
____ Frequent pitch break ____
Difficulty controlling voice ____ Voice pitch quivers
____
____
Monotonous
Voice too loud
Infrequent pitch break
Vocal intensity quavers
Other:
Do you think that your breathing has anything to do with your voice problem?
Yes____ No____
Have you ever been a mouth breather (breathing only through you r mouth)?
Yes____ No____
If so, when?
How has this voice problem affected you?
VARIATION OF THE PROBLEM
List 3 situations in which the voice problem is least troublesome:
1.
2.
3.
List 3 situations in which the voice problem is most troublesome:
1.
2.
3.
What happens to your voice when you get:
Excited?
Anxious?
Angry?
Depressed?
Other?
Do you have any pain/tightness in the neck, face or ears?
Yes_____
No_____
Describe the nature of pain/tightness:
Do you have throat pain at any of these times:
Morning? _____
Evening? _____
After talking for extended periods of time? _____
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When is your voice better? (check items that apply)
In the morning:
Midday:
Evening:
No change during the day:
How often do you “lose” your voice?
Have you ever received any prior speech, voice or hearing evaluations?
Have you ever received therapy for speech or voice?
Did prior evaluation or therapy relate to the current problem:
What was the nature of the evaluation and/or therapy?
How effective has prior therapy been in helping with the problem?
FAMLY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Please list names/ages/relationship of each family member living in the home:
Description of vocal and laryngeal use (daily use and/or abuse):
(check appropriate column)
OFTEN
SOMETIMES
NEVER
Talking in a noisy environment
Excessive speaking
Shouting
Screaming
Yelling
Coughing
Clearing Throat
Sneezing
Singing
Voice impersonations
Cheering or Cheerleading
Talking on phone
Caffeine consumption
Any singing experience?
Yes____
No____
If yes, please describe:
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Occupation:
Describe how you use your voice during the work day:
Are you under stress?
Yes____
No____
Is there a family history of emotional difficulties?
Are there pets in the home?
Does anyone in the immediate family have a similar voice problem? Yes____
No____
If so, who?
HEALTH HISTORY
Describe your current health:
Is there a history of: (please check under Yes or No column for each health issue below)
Yes
No
Yes
Allergies
___
___
Numbness
___
No
___
Sinus Infection
___
___
Paralysis/Paresis
___
___
Asthma
___
___
Broken Nose
___
___
Bronchitis
Mouth-Breathing
___
___
___
___
Incoordination
Of face or tongue Muscles
Influenza
___
___
Chronic Laryngitis
___
___
Chronic Colds
___
___
Physical defect
___
___
Pneumonia
___
___
Chronic Rhinitis
___
___
Cleft Palate
___
___
Poliomyelitis
___
___
Ear Disease
___
___
Rheumatic Fever
___
___
Scarlet Fever
___
___
Hearing Problem
___
___
Typhoid Fever
___
___
Psychological Counseling ___
___
Tremor/Twitching
___
___
Glandular imbalance
___
___
Ulcers
___
___
Hyperthyroidism
___
___
Visual Problem
___
___
Hypothyroidism
___
___
Hormone therapy
___
___
Heart Trouble
___
___
Whooping Cough
___
___
Hypertension
___
___
Prescription medication
___
___
Other_____________________
If the answer to any of the above items is “Yes”, please describe:
Daily/Weekly alcohol consumption:
Cigarette use:
Yes____
No____
If yes, how many per day?
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List periods of hospitalization or medical treatment:
Hospital:
Date:
Reason:
1.
2.
3.
List all surgical procedures (related or unrelated to the voice problem):
List all prescription and non-prescription medication used over the past year (name the type if you
cannot remember the brand name, i.e. aspirin, allergy pills).
Have you ever had a trauma to the head or neck? Yes_____
No_____
If yes, please describe:
Have you ever had a neurological examination? Yes____No____ If so, by whom, when, and where?
How do you feel this clinic can assist you?
Additional comments or questions?
Signature
_____
Date
Printed Name
Relationship to Client
_____________
Paul C. Reinert S.J., Clinics for Family and Child Development
Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic  Early Childhood Learning Center
Center for Counseling and Family Therapy  Special Learning Clinic
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