Consensus of participants of the round table «Voice disorder as a socially significant problem: an interdisciplinary approach» at the interdisciplinary forum of otorhinolaryngologists and pediatricians, February 17-18, 2024, St. Petersburg

On February 17-18, 2024, a round table, "Voice disorder as a socially significant problem: an interdisciplinary approach," was held as part of the interdisciplinary forum of otorhinolaryngologists and pediatricians. Experts and participants of the round table expressed a consensus view on the readiness and importance of developing interdisciplinary cooperation between otorhinolaryngologists and pediatricians. According to experts, the following actions are necessary: to update the issue of early diagnosis of voice disorders in children by pediatricians; to increase the level of proficiency in pediatricians on available methods of treatment of voice disorders in children by organizing and conducting training in the provinces; to develop algorithms for managing patients with voice disorders (hoarseness) at a pediatrician's visit following current clinical guidelines. Practical interdisciplinary cooperation between pediatricians and otorhinolaryngologists is necessary to preserve children's health by ensuring the timely diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of voice disorders.