Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

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The primary symptom of vocal cord paralysis is an absent, abnormal, or nearly normal voice. Patients may present with breathy, weak, low-pitched or high-pitched dysphonia, and other symptoms such as ...

At some point, everyone experiences some small problem with their voice. Usually, the voice recovers within 24–36 hours. Maybe you hear a change in the quality, range, voicing control, or endurance.

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

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