The vocal cords are two thin and flexible bands of muscle tissue which run from front to back inside the larynx, just above the opening of the trachea. Lesions of the vocal cords are one of the most ...

People with laryngitis may be able to speed up the healing process using some home remedies. Laryngitis self-care tips include resting the voice, gargling salt water, using a humidifier, and more.

As with any muscle in the body, prolonged or improper use can cause injuries to these vocal cord muscles causing a partial or even complete loss of the voice. For most people, the ability to speak is ...

Did you wake up this morning with a croaky or hoarse voice? Chances are you’ve got laryngitis. Laryngitis occurs when your vocal cords become inflamed by overuse, irritation, or infection. This ...

Vocal nodules are growths that form on the vocal folds due to overuse. They can cause a hoarse or raspy voice and affect a person’s ability to sing. Treatment often involves vocal rest and vocal ...

LONDON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Rock band JET has canceled part of its European tour after lead singer Nic Cester developed nodules in his vocal chords due to acute laryngitis. A news release from the band ...

In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information, sharing his or her reasoning with the reader ...

Voice disorders span a broad spectrum, ranging from mild hoarseness to more serious conditions involving structural or neurological causes. Conditions such as vocal cord inflammation (laryngitis), ...

Losing your voice can feel like you made a Faustian deal with an evil (if delightfully campy) sea witch. Before you fully become a “poor unfortunate soul” like Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” find ...