Vocal fold (or vocal cord) paralysis occurs when your vocal folds, the two bands of tissue in your larynx (voice box), stop moving. Usually, this occurs because one or both of the nerves that go to ...

Patients with voice problems caused by a paralyzed vocal fold now have more options when considering surgery to restore their voices. Results of a multi-center clinical trial published in the Oct.

Vocal cord paralysis is a health condition that affects the two folds of tissue in your voice box called the vocal cords. These folds are important for your ability to speak, breathe, and swallow. One ...

Your vocal cords play a more significant role in your body than simply helping you talk and sing. They protect your airway, prevent food, drink, and saliva from getting into your windpipe, and help ...

Vocal folds are located on both sides of the larynx and must come together and vibrate to produce sound. The study is focusing on unilateral vocal fold paralysis, which is when one of the vocal folds ...

A mechanical model of human vocal folds and new observations may lead to new devices to help people afflicted with vocal fold paralysis. From a baby's first blurted "bowl!'" for the word "ball" to the ...

Arytenoidectomy is a surgical produce doctors use to widen the airway and help a person breathe. It is a common treatment for bilateral vocal fold paralysis (BVFP). During an arytenoidectomy, the ...

Researchers have engineered a new hydrogel that shows early promise as a treatment for patients with vocal fold disorders. The hydrogel lasts longer than currently available treatments, which could ...

While a sudden coughing fit is a protective reflex to clear the airway, chronic cough can be caused by multiple factors that must be investigated to determine treatment. Cough is just one of several ...

A person may lose their voice for many reasons unrelated to sickness or infection. This may include vocal overuse, vocal cord nodules, and laryngopharyngeal reflux. The larynx contains flaps of tissue ...