An encyclopedia about voice, swallowing, airway, coughing, & other head + neck disorders.

The traditional diagnostic model (for voice disorders) is the method of diagnosis used up to recent decades, and still by far the most prevalent model worldwide. Here, the clinician collects a patient history and then proceeds directly to mirror examination, or possibly one using the fiberscope. Unfortunately, many diagnoses may be missed due to missing information. See also: the integrative diagnostic model for voice disorders.