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I have recently developed nodules in my vocal cords and due to that my voice has become hoarse and i also have slight pain in my throat, i have consulted a few doctors in my city and they all have said that surgery is the only option for this and it cannot be treated. I want to ask if there is any medication that i can take that can reduce these vo

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It won't become cancerous Surgery better Voice rest ...  Read More

Underwent laryngoscopy and found there is a gyap between my vocal cords and so there's a combination of air and sound while I speak.Can there be any solution for this?can I speak normal?

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Fat can be injected into the vocal cords. But it is not a permanent solution. Consult a good laryngologist( ENT SURGEON trained in voice) ...  Read More

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My vocal cords have nodules so what l can do to overcome this problem And l also go with many ENT 's priscription but nothing fruitful .l am frustrated now

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Go for speech therapy and voice rest...if not improve then surgery. ...  Read More

I have a vocal cord bowing and phonatory gap after healing vocal cord ulcers since 1 yr i m facing this does homepathy gave any remedy to cure vocal cord bowing and phonatory if yes then how it works bcz its a structural changes and also does it help to open estachian tube means chronic glue ears without infection and plz don't give me false hopes

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Since structural changes already occurred. Partially can treat you ,we have few medication for it. Can’t reverse to normal cell tissue. ...  Read More

Hello all, My father had biopsy for vocal cards white lesions, during biopsy ENT surgeon has removed visible lesions part. Now we have received reports and as per biopsy report on right side of 1/3rd of vocal cord cancerous cells are found. ENT surgeon suggested us to go for surgery and completely remove affected vocal cords area, he suggested

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Radiotherapy is best option in my opinion in.. chemotherapy doesn't work for early stage vocal cord cancer. ...  Read More

My 85 years old Grandpa is having large amount of cough due to which he is not able to speak anything and while he is breathing we can hear the clear voice of the coughing in lungs and chocking of the vocal cords. Doctor hospitalized him in ICU for one night and in the morning doctor told to take him back at home as there is no chance seeing of his

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Without knowing actual diagnosis it is very difficult to advise regarding any treatment. You need to consult nearby pulmonologist for detailed evaluation of his lungs and further treatment ...  Read More

Hello All, My father age 68 years will be undergoing IMRT from next week for squamous cell carcinoma of vocal cords, as per reports cancer is in initial stage. So my question is what precautions we should take in order to avoid any side effects of radiations therapy. Should we start any tablets to avoid dysphagia. Any side effects on salivary g

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With newer machines and techniques side effects are much reduced. All are reversible. Weekly counts, few mild medications for side effects and multivitamins your doctor will prescribe you. ...  Read More

I m 25 yrs old female i lost my voice 1 yr before due to vocal cord ulcers then it get cured but due to whoch got phonatory gap and bilateral bowing of vocal cords now undergoing voice therapy for horse voice vocal fatigue and also since February i m suffering from etd i m having crackling popping sound from both ears but no infection so dr told it

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Hello , No false hopes will be given to you But homoeopathy has good proven results for tinnitus Hoarseness of voice is common in your cases , which also is treatable with Homoeopathy, do consult wi ...  Read More

Premedication: Indication: Finding: Nasopharynx :normal Pharynx:normal Larynx: Normal Epiglottis:Normal Arytenoids:Bilateral mild congestion AE folds :normal True Cords: Right vocal cord normal and mobile.small polyp in the posterior 1/3rd near the arytenoid SUB Glottis: Normal. Pyriform Fossa :bilateral normal Impression:LPRD.small polyp left post

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

Dear DR, My brother is suffering from acute laryngitis, nodules of vocal cords, because of which he is unable to speak properly and facing voice Hoarseness. We were following up with one DR and he prescribed Beclomethasone dipropionate (Inhaler) and some other tablets, after using for more than 4 weeks still the voice remains same. Now DR is recom

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If nodules get CECT Neck, based on that management differs! ...  Read More

As u saw my above question i have suffered from bilateral vocal cord ulceration in march 2025 and then since treatment going on ulceration resolved after 3 months but my voice is still hoarse vocal fatigue and muscle tension is there i did laryngeoscopy in january 2026 it showed bilateral vocal cord bowing and took voice therapy and again today on

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Dealing with persistent vocal fatigue and vocal cord paresis can be challenging, but this can be addressed systematically with targeted nerve rejuvenation and soothing therapies. In Ayurveda, your co ...  Read More

I m 24 yrs old female i have laryngitis with husky and tired voice since 10 months can i do subvocalization will it vibrate my vocal cords bcz i want to do 5k affirmations daily so if i do it in my mind by subvocalization will it vibrate my vocal cords and will affect my voice rest plz clear my doubt

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For voice to be produced vocal cords has to vibrate. Get a VLS examination if its a nodule then give voice rest for 1 week ,Get speech therapy and follow If other cause then will be treated according ...  Read More

I was having vocal cord bilateral ulcer lost whole voice.. after 3 months i got my voice but its completely husky voice then again did scopy and found swelling of vc..but after 6 months now a only little bit of improvement there in my voice and voice tiredness now again i m going for scopy after 15 days so tell me i heard that subvocalization cause

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Probably the healing has cause a scar or is causing vocal cord bowing. This is leading to a Phonatory gap which makes the voice a bit husky and causes vocal fatigue. You need a proper Stroboscopy for ...  Read More

Nasopharynx :normal Pharynx:normal Larynx: Normal Epiglottis:Normal Arytenoids:Bilateral mild congestion AE folds :normal True Cords: Right vocal cord normal and mobile.small polyp in the posterior 1/3rd near the arytenoid SUB Glottis: Normal. Pyriform Fossa :bilateral normal Impression:LPRD and small polyp left posterior 1/3rd of left vocal cord D

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Needs removal and biopsy ...  Read More

Polyp seen in the left vocal cord posterior one third Laryngopharyngeal reflux Deviated nasal septum to right SURGERY IS REQUIRED FOR THAT??? Past history- GERD Allergy AIRWAY DISEASE Coughing Last ct thorax 2022- Multilobar bronchial wall thickening with scattered ares of low attenuation seen in bilateral lung. Spirometry test 2025- Patient effo

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If u want take clearance from chest pulmo dept Reflex measure Avoid vocal abuse And then surgery can be planed ...  Read More

I have a vocal cord ulcers. which food is good for nutrition of vocal cords and what do u think about fish oil and evening primrose oil? and also can u suggest me some supplement and when to take it?

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The main treatment is voice rest and avoid voice abuse . Avoid whispering . Food items will not affect the vocal cord ...  Read More

I want to ask u how the vocal cords vibrate i mean if i speak loudly in mind will my vocal cord vibrate or if i keep my mouth close and then speak in mind loudly but tongue moves little bit then will it vibrate bcz i am on voive rest but i wanted to do affirmation for my health but can't speak so i wanted to do it in mind but continuously speaking

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Talking in mind is not going to affect movement of vocal cords ...  Read More

I can't speak since one of my vocal cords has been damaged for nerve problem, I can't swallow foods and water. My homeopathic doctor has prescribed Causticum 10 M is it justified?

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We will have to endoscopy for vocal cords and find the underlying cause of nerve damage then only treatment for cause can be done ...  Read More

My voice is changed from past 3 months and last month I visited doctor and doctor confirmed that I had a vocal polyp on my vocal cord And recommend surgery to remove that I want to know is there any way to get cure that o

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If polyp is too small it can be managed conservatively by medicines and maintaining vocal hygiene. ...  Read More

I have a polyp on the left side of false vocal cord at the one third posterior part. Doctor suggested me to operate through laryngoscopy laser surgery without any delay. I need a second opinion regarding this problem. Plz suggest me what to do in this situation.

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will have to see the picture of video laryngoscopy showing polyp . if it is small in size it may subside with speech therapy bigger ones need surgery ...  Read More

I got vocal nodules before 6/7 years. After treatment and voice rest it's completely healed. Nowadays i feel same problem. Facing trouble to speak. Throat pain when I am shouting. Main thing is can't talk continuously and coughing started.But my job is different. I have to talk always. What should I do? Need to repeat throat endoscopy? What should

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Steam inhalation with Hot water 3 times for 1 month If no improvement then Fibre optic laryngoscopy. ...  Read More

Can vocal polyp be treated with medications and without surgery?? What are the main symptoms of it, i can not scream because voice disappears when i shout

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Need to see ur reports which diagnosed the vocal cord polyps ...  Read More

I was facing breathing issues especially on speaking , for the past 1 year , at first i visited the local pulmonogists here in dibrugarh, assam ...however he said that all reports are normal and that this problem not of the lungs . then he suggested me consult a heart doctor .on consulting echo and ecg were done and reports were normal. then i visi

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I have been facing breathing issues especially on speaking from last 1 year , visited pulmonologist but reports were all normal , on visiting ent it was discoverd that arytenoids cover half of vocal cords on phonation..what should be done now. i have the video footage of the laryngoscopy.

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Share the video footage of Laryngoscopy, will see and tell u the treatment options ...  Read More

Tightness in vocal cord??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?¿? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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as ent surgeon in can help u on this: most common reason is laryngitis, does ur profession is of excessive speaking. ...  Read More

This is my Laryngoscopy report. This is there for the last 6 months. I often talk too much, How long will it take to recover?

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I would suggest you get a CT scan of your paranasal sinuses. At your age, pus in faucial tonsils can only be secondary to a chronic nasal infection. That should be identified and treated aggressively ...  Read More

For how many days we have to take medicines for vocal prolyp. I have seen diagnosed with the polyp and allopathy doc ENT has suggested surgery. Please guide me with the homeopathy treatment

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Vocal fold polyps are one of the most frequent benign laryngeal lesions, impacting the quality of life of those affected by them, primarily the vocal production A homoeopathic constitutional treatment ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with vocal prolyp. My voice has changed since last 4 months.. doc has suggested surgery to remove it.. is it possible to avoid surgery and get back my normal voice with the help of homeopathy.. if yes please suggest medicines

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U can consult me online for guidance n treatment ...  Read More

I have Voice cosrsenes and irritation in throat. I need a second opinion on surgery for removing the polyp. Please advice me on this.

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Go for vocal cord biopsy . When it is confirmed that it is VC polyp then surgery is the only permanent option . ...  Read More

Myself krishna,i was undergone polyp surgery in vocal in march 2018 Again after surgery iam facing same problem

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That's because the primary cause has not been investigated! Did you send the polyp for histopathological examination? What was the finding? ...  Read More

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