A user interface device and a method of implementing the same. The apparatus provides a remote larynx diagnosing apparatus and method deciding laryngeal disorderlaryngeal state by using parameters, such as a Linear Prediction Coefficient and a pitch, which are transmitted from a system using a speech codec. A pressure responsive element is disposed within the passageway for selectively opening and closing the inlet opening to fluid flow in response to fluid pressure exerted thereon at the inlet opening.