A laryngologist explains the surprising causes of chronic throat clearing, including silent reflux, allergies and muscle ...

Can vocal cord surgery make you sing better? Vocal cord surgery is a common treatment for nodules or lesions on the vocal cords that can happen from overuse, especially if you’re a professional ...

Thickening on your vocal cords can lead to physical changes in the vocal cords—such as developing a growth or "nodule"—and further deterioration of your voice quality. How can you care for ...

A hoarse voice is where the vocal cords become inflamed, causing a low, raspy voice. Potential causes of inflammation include laryngitis, vocal nodules, and acid reflux. This article discusses the ...

vocal nodules, and vocal cord weakness. Sound is created by vocal cord vibrations, so if your cords become injured, it can mean the end of your career in vocal work. Strong vocal hygiene is a ...

Vocal growths—sometimes called singer’s nodules—are calluses that form along both sides of the vocal cords in response to overuse. Mariah Carey has famously credited working around her ...

These vocal cords are bands of tissue and muscle that ... a tiny camera down your throat to assess inflammation and signs of nodules. A flexible exam involves accessing the larynx through the ...

nodules, bruising and hemorrhages that affect the voice, according to Husain, who works at Powers Health in Munster, Indiana. "Those same vocal cords are used to help create sound — so if you ...