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FAQs
What is the best treatment for vocal cord dysfunction? ›
Treatment for vocal cord dysfunction is often nonmedicinal and involves respiratory retraining therapy with a qualified speech-language pathologist. Therapy generally requires two to six 60-minute sessions. These sessions aim to: Identify and eliminate sources of chronic throat irritation.
How serious is vocal cord dysfunction? ›Is vocal cord dysfunction life-threatening? Don't hesitate to go to the emergency department if you're having trouble breathing. But, it's likely that tests will show you're getting enough oxygen even though it doesn't feel like it. VCD can feel life-threatening, but it actually isn't.
How do medical professionals diagnose and treat vocal cord disorders? ›Your healthcare professional looks at your vocal cords using a mirror or a thin, flexible tube known as a laryngoscope or endoscope, or both. You also may have a test called videostrobolaryngoscopy. It uses a special scope that contains a tiny camera at its tip or a larger camera connected to the scope's viewing piece.
What is the medical procedure for vocal cords? ›- Laser surgery of the vocal cord. ...
- Laryngeal framework surgery. ...
- Vocal cord injections. ...
- Laser endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Can a paralyzed vocal cord be repaired? Sometimes, the vocal cords repair themselves. This may take months. With voice therapy, vocal cord injections or implants, your voice may get stronger and allow people to hear you better when you talk.
What helps restore vocal cords? ›Resting your voice, gargling with salt water, using a humidifier, and drinking warm beverages may help soothe your larynx and restore your voice. Treating laryngitis and getting your voice back involves treating the inflammation and irritation in your voice box.
Can you get disability for vocal cord dysfunction? ›As a result, those with voice disorders who feel they are substantially limited in their ability to speak effectively can meet the criteria for having a disability under the law.
Does an ENT treat vocal cord dysfunction? ›Vocal cord dysfunction is treated by an ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT, also called an otolaryngologist), a pulmonologist, and a speech therapist. They work together to help the child learn to relax the vocal cords while breathing.
How long does it take to fix vocal cord dysfunction? ›Initial treatment, even in mild cases needs to be for 3 to 6 months. This should re-establish a healthy vocal cord pattern. In other cases of more persistent VCD, indefinite prophylactic treatment may be warranted with the aim of improving quality of life and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and treatments.
What kind of doctor do you see for vocal cord dysfunction? ›You will see a laryngologist and a speech language pathologist on the same visit who will evaluate your breathing and voice production with a scope to see how the vocal folds are moving. They will discuss with you their impressions as a team and your treatment options.
How do you relax vocal cord dysfunction? ›
Breathe in gently through the nose. Stick your tongue out of your mouth, past the teeth & lower lip, in preparation to exhale. This forward stretch of the tongue helps to open the airway at the vocal cords. This may be difficult to do with a severe spasm but will be easier the more you repeat this exercise.
What medication is used for damaged vocal cords? ›Anticholinergic agent
Inhaled ipratropium may be helpful treatment in patients with exercise-induced VCD. In a series of 6 patients receiving treatment with inhaled ipratropium, all patients reported improvement in symptoms.
For the excision of a variety of vocal fold lesions, micro laryngeal surgery is performed using specialized laryngoscopes under general anesthesia and usually requires less than two hours of operative time.
How painful is vocal cord surgery? ›Most people who have microlaryngoscopy return home on the day of surgery. You may experience minor discomfort in your throat or soreness in your jaw, but pain is rarely severe. Your doctor may recommend a dose of over-the-counter pain relief medication, if necessary.
Can you talk after vocal cord surgery? ›Typically, your physician will prescribe three to seven days of voice rest after surgery. This means absolutely no talking, throat clearing, whispering, or coughing (if you can avoid it). Any noise that you make can be damaging and may make it difficult for the vocal cords to heal properly.