Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - How to prevent?

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Causes and Risk Factors

Nodules and polyps are usually due to repetitive trauma to the vocal folds e.g. due to frequent yelling or voice overuse.
Reflux of acid from the stomach into the larynx (laryngopharyngeal reflux) and chronic exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke may also contribute to formation of nodules and polyps.
Cysts may occur on their own due to blockage of a mucous gland under the surface of the vocal fold Tumours of the vocal folds can also cause voice problems.
Tumours are most commonly caused by smoking and alcohol.

Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Preparing for surgery

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Voice Disorders - Vocal Nodules, Polyps, Cysts and Tumours - Other Information

Otolaryngology

Article contributed by Otorhinolaryngology - Head ＆Neck Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

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