Vocal cords, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 2

Will vocal cord edema heal on its own after 12 days of medication, along with self-imposed voice rest and hydration? Do not lie down for at least three hours after dinner, as it can easily lead to gastroesophageal reflux. This can also cause damage to the vocal cords due to stoma...

Itchy throat with occasional streaks of blood? Doctor: Hello, since I caught a cold in mid-April last year, I've been experiencing an itchy sensation in my throat, sometimes feeling it at the back of the uvula (around the area from the nasopharynx to the oropharynx). This ar...

Involuntary throat noises or vocalizations? Hello, I have been suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, and it has become somewhat severe since the beginning of this year. I can feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat, along with some pain...

Hoarseness issue Hello Dr. Zheng, on November 10th, I visited a clinic due to a cold, but the doctor mistakenly prescribed me medication that I am allergic to. I started experiencing palpitations on the 11th. On the 12th, I returned to the same clinic and consulted the same docto...

Pharyngeal reflux I have been feeling a sensation of tightness in my throat and jaw area for the past few days, and I experience difficulty breathing when I slightly lower my head. I visited a doctor who said that the mucosa around my vocal cords is very swollen and diagnosed me ...

Throat issues Around mid-November, I experienced cold symptoms and initially visited a doctor. After finishing a three-day course of medication, my throat discomfort did not improve; instead, I felt discomfort on the right side of my throat. At times, the right side felt tight or...

Tonsillitis has been present for about one month? Description: Since the end of November, I have been experiencing discomfort in my tonsils. I visited an ENT specialist on December 4, December 7, and December 10, where the doctor diagnosed me with tonsillitis and prescribed anti-...

Pain in the vocal cords? Hello Dr. Zheng, in August of this year, I caught a cold, which caused mild swelling of my vocal cords. After taking medication and getting plenty of rest, my cold has resolved, but I still experience pain in my vocal cords when I speak. It has been four ...

Vocal cord nodules Hello, Doctor. Due to my work, I have to speak a lot and with force, which has caused vocal nodules. Over time, I have developed two nodules, but they are mild. I have now left that work environment, and my throat has improved significantly, but since I love si...

Will a laryngoscopy injure the vocal cords? I recently visited an ENT specialist because I might have gotten a fish bone stuck in my throat. The doctor performed a laryngoscopy and examined my esophagus. He mentioned that there was only a scrape and nothing was lodged. I forgot t...

Hoarseness and sore throat? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing hoarseness, a sensation of something stuck in my throat, and some pain while swallowing for a month now. I previously underwent a nasopharyngoscopy, which indicated inflammation and swelling of the vocal cords. I...

Hoarseness for several months? Hello Doctor, I had a suspected middle ear infection two months ago, and I experienced hoarseness (not sure if it's related). I recovered from the cold, but my voice still hasn't returned to normal. Recently, I've started coughing (wi...

Voice change Hello, doctor. I have been in the habit of pressing on my throat while speaking since middle school. I wonder if this has affected my voice change during puberty, as my current voice is quite similar to what it was before the voice change. Is there any way to make my...

Nodules or lesions on the vocal cords? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been very anxious about my health. I would like to describe my situation in detail. About two months ago, I experienced a severe case of tonsillitis (I consulted an ENT specialist at that time). After recoverin...

Throat voice issues? Hello, doctor. I apologize, but it seems I haven't gone through the voice change period. My voice sounds very childlike, even a bit feminine, which makes me hesitant to face crowds. As a result, I tend to strain my throat and speak forcefully, but this h...

Submandibular gland and neck mass? Hello, Doctor. About six months ago, I noticed a small, flat lump about 3 centimeters from my right clavicle on the lower right side of my neck. I also felt a protrusion in what seems to be the area of my right submandibular gland, and it has re...

Forceful swallowing after a choking cough? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, while eating peanuts as a snack and joking around, I accidentally inhaled some fragments and choked. It felt like the worst choking experience ever. I felt like there was a foreign object lodged deep in my t...

I have been voiceless for nearly a month? Since early December, I have been experiencing intermittent cold symptoms. After treatment, my persistent cough has resolved, but I still have issues with phlegm and hoarseness. About 25% of the time, my voice is very hoarse when I wake u...

Persistent sore throat? Hello doctor, about a month ago, I suddenly started experiencing a persistent dryness in my throat. Whenever my throat feels dry and I swallow saliva, I feel a slight pain deep on the left side (sometimes on the right side, but rarely). However, eating or ...

Treatment for Vocal Cord Atrophy Hello Doctor, I have always had a hoarse voice, with tight vocal cords and difficulty speaking. After consulting a doctor, I was diagnosed with mild vocal cord atrophy. The doctor mentioned that there is a slight gap in my vocal cords when I speak...