Vocal Cord Polyp Quiz
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Abnormal voice changes
No improvement in hoarse voice even after a few weeks
My voice sounds coarse in the evening/at night
My voice sounds hoarse in the evening/at night
Hoarse voice from talking too much at work
My voice sounds weird
Voice has remained hoarse for several weeks already
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is vocal cord polyp?
Non-cancerous lumps on the vocal cords, also known as "singer's nodules". They usually result from long periods of vocal strain (e.g singing, shouting).
Symptoms of vocal cord polyp
Hoarse voice lasting more than 3 weeks
Working requires or strains my voice a lot
Hoarse voice
Questions your doctor may ask to check for vocal cord polyp
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose vocal cord polyp
Have you had hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks?
Do you use your voice a lot at work?
Do you have a hoarse voice?
Treatment for vocal cord polyp
Treatment is usually with voice therapy and rest. In some cases, surgery to remove the polyp can be considered.
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References
EPSTEIN SS, WINSTON P, FRIEDMANN I, ORMEROD FC. The vocal cord polyp. J Laryngol Otol. 1957 Oct;71(10):673-88. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100052312. PMID: 13476063.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-laryngology-and-otology/article/abs/vocal-cord-polyp/A330F98394046137F707F2EBEB685F83
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