A report on Hoarse voice and Vocal cord nodule

The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.

As such, the major perceptual signs of vocal fold nodules include vocal hoarseness and breathiness.

- Vocal cord nodule

The most common laryngeal diagnosis among children is vocal fold nodules, a condition known to be associated with vocally damaging behaviours.

- Hoarse voice
The vocal folds (or vocal cords) in the larynx vibrate to produce sound. When this process is disturbed hoarseness may ensue.

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Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view

Larynx

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Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Organ in the top of the neck involved in breathing, producing sound and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Anatomy of the larynx, anterolateral view
Sagittal section of the larynx and upper part of the trachea.
The basic parts of the human larynx.
Vocal cords abducted and adducted
Extrinsic laryngeal muscles
Image of endoscopy
Endoscopic image of an inflamed human larynx
Larynx. Deep dissection. Anterior view.
Larynx. Deep dissection. Posterior view.

Injury to one of the recurrent laryngeal nerves produces hoarseness, if both are damaged the voice may or may not be preserved, but breathing becomes difficult.

Polyps and vocal cord nodules are small bumps caused by prolonged exposure to tobacco smoke and vocal misuse, respectively.

Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.

Vocal cords

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In humans, vocal cords, also known as vocal folds or voice reeds, are folds of throat tissues that are key in creating sounds through vocalization.

In humans, vocal cords, also known as vocal folds or voice reeds, are folds of throat tissues that are key in creating sounds through vocalization.

Laryngoscopic view of the vocal folds.
Vocal folds (open)
Vocal folds (speaking)
The vocal folds in motion.
Vocal folds.
Coronal section of larynx and upper part of trachea.
The entrance to the larynx, viewed from behind.
Muscles of the larynx, seen from above.

Other benign pathological phenomena like polyps, vocal fold nodules and edema will also introduce disordered phonation.

Patients suffering from vocal fold scar complain about increased phonatory effort, vocal fatigue, breathlessness, and dysphonia.

Annotated sagittal view illustration of the vocal tract including the larynx (voice box) and other vocal structures important for voice therapy.

Voice therapy

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Voice therapy consists of techniques and procedures that target vocal parameters, such as vocal fold closure, pitch, volume, and quality.

Voice therapy consists of techniques and procedures that target vocal parameters, such as vocal fold closure, pitch, volume, and quality.

Annotated sagittal view illustration of the vocal tract including the larynx (voice box) and other vocal structures important for voice therapy.
Voice prosthesis
Image of a vocal fold polyp as seen through endoscopic examination.

This technique can be used to treat stuttering, breathing, dysprosody, dysphonia, and to increase control of breathing, phrasing, and rhythm.

Other voice disorders such as vocal nodules, are also common in children, particularly before the onset of puberty with an incidence of 17-30%.