Chronic infections caused by Allergies and inhalation of irritants, such as cigarette smoke, may produce these lesions, but extensive use of the voice is the most common cause
extensive use of the voice
Vocal cord nodules and polyps are noncancerous growths on the vocal cords that affect the voice.
Nodules usually only require voice therapy; less than 5% of nodules require surgery
The head and neck surgeon (otorhinolaryngologist) must see the vocal cords to diagnose these lesions
The vocal cords, located in the voice box in the middle of the neck, are two tough, fibrous bands that vibrate to produce sound.
A disease of the larynx. As this is an umbrella term for any disease of the larynx, there are many, including laryngitis, vocal cord polyps and vocal cord paralysis.
The time for Recovery after Vocal Cord Scraping is 6 weeks, you also need speech therapy. I am recovery from this opp now.
Female voice change can occur due to hormonal fluctuations during puberty, aging, vocal cord damage or strain, and medical conditions such as polyps or nodules on the vocal cords. Additionally, lifestyle factors like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can also contribute to changes in a female's voice.
Any cell/organ in the human body can become cancerous.
Unfortunately - yes. Many professional singers suffer from vocal polyps, and need to have a relatively minor operation to remove them. It's a pretty straight-forward procedure, and the patient can usually be discharged after 48 hours.
Hoarseness may be caused by factors such as overuse of the vocal cords, respiratory infections, allergies, acid reflux, or vocal cord nodules or polyps. In some cases, hoarseness can be a symptom of a more serious condition like laryngitis or throat cancer. Consulting a healthcare provider is recommended if hoarseness persists for more than two weeks.
This condition is typically the result of unstable blood vessels in the vocal cord that can rupture.
A surgery might cure a vocal cord dysfunction, but there is no guarantee at any time with a surgery. Some vocal cord dysfunction could be helped with exercise or rest.