MedChord

Approximately 7.5 million in the United States have some voice-related diseases. The vocal chords are two bands of muscle smooth tissue found in the larynx. They vibrate as the air passes through them to produce the sound of your voice.

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Some disorders that affect vocal chords are laryngitis , vocal nodules, vocal polyps or vocal chord paralysis.

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But, how are the vocal chord disorders diagnosed?

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Diagnosis begins with a complete history of the voice problem and an evaluation of speaking method. The otolaryngologist performs a careful examination of the vocal chords, typically using a rigid laparoscopy with a stroboscopic light source. This stroboscopic light allows the examiner to assess vocal fold vibration. Sometimes a second exam will follow a trial of voice rest to allow the clinician an opportunity to assess changes in the vocal chord lesion.