Vocal Cord Paralysis Quiz
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Voice is hoarse and not recovering with time
Hoarseness in the evening/at night
Shortness of breath when lying down
Straining my voice at work
My voice sounds coarse when I wake up
Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
Hoarse voice lasting more than 3 weeks
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Learn more about Vocal cord paralysis
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is vocal cord paralysis?
A condition in which the nerves that supply the vocal cords are damaged, causing poor movement. Causes include strokes and radiotherapy or surgery to the neck.
Symptoms of vocal cord paralysis
Hoarse voice
Feeling breathless
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Voice is softer than usual
Cough
Have been under general anesthesia for a surgery within the last 6 months
Questions your doctor may ask to check for vocal cord paralysis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose vocal cord paralysis
Do you have a hoarse voice?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Is your breathing noisy; e.g. wheezing, rattling?
Do you have a quiet voice making it hard to speaking loudly?
Do you have a cough?
Treatment for vocal cord paralysis
This condition can sometimes be treated with voice therapy and training. However, in some cases, surgery or injections may be needed. If both vocal cords are paralyzed, there can be difficulty breathing, and emergency medical care is needed.
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Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
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