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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is vocal cord paralysis?
A condition where the nerves supplying the vocal cords are damaged, causing them to move poorly. Causes include strokes, and radiotherapy/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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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan